News

Government warns of fresh attempts to create instability

26 Sep, 2022

Feature Image

The Government today warned of fresh attempts to create instability in the country.

Acting Defence Minister Premitha Bandara said that university students with a political agenda and some trade unions are attempting to instigate violence in the country.

He said that the security forces will act against anyone disrupting public life.

Bandara said that the Government recognises the right of the public to stage peaceful protests.

However, he said that such protests cannot disrupt the daily lives of the public or the economy.

The Minister also said that before staging any protest the Police must be kept informed several hours ahead.

Bandara said that recent protests were not approved by the Police.

Acting Defence Minister Premitha Bandara also said that establishing High Security Zones is not new.

He said that the new High Security Zones were established to prevent certain groups from creating instability in the country.

However, he said that the President will review the High Security Zones when he returns to the country.?(Colombo Gazette)

Recommended For You

Feature Image

RW calls on Sri Lanka to pay attention to Suu Kyi’s arrest

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on the Sri Lanka Government to pay attention to the sentencing of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi. He said that Aung San Suu Kyi had ensured democracy in Myanmar. Wickremesinghe said that the military grabbed power soon after Aung San Suu Kyi won the election. “Its a military takeover,” he said. The former Prime Minister said that the Sri Lanka Government must not remain silent on the Myanmar issue. Aung San Suu Kyi was this week

07 Dec, 2021

Feature Image

Putin notes progress in relations between Russia and Sri Lanka

Russian President Vladimir Putin has noted the recent progress in the relations between Russia and Sri Lanka. He said that good contacts have been established between foreign ministries, defence ministries and ministries of the economic bloc, as well as between parliaments. The President expressed these views when?Professor Janitha A. Liyanage, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation together with 19 Ambassadors from foreign countries presented letters of credence to the President.

08 Dec, 2021

Feature Image

Litro gas ordered to recall and replace cylinders sold before 4th December

Litro gas has been ordered to recall and replace gas cylinders sold before 4th December which have not been used. The order has been issued by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). Accordingly, Litro gas cylinders sold to households and shops before 4th December which still have the seal and are unused, have been ordered to be recalled. The former Executive Director at the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), Thushan Gunawardena had earlier proposed that the cylinders be recalled. Gas companies

08 Dec, 2021