The National Police Commission has transferred five Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), including DIG Rohan Premaratne, who was overseeing the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). According to the Commission, a female DIG was also among those transferred, with the moves subject to the approval of the Election Commission.

DIG Premaratne has been appointed as the new DIG in charge of the Western Province (North), while DIG P. Ampavila has been appointed as the new head of the CID.

Previously, DIG Ampavila was based at Police Headquarters, overseeing investigations related to money laundering, pyramid schemes, and virtual currencies.

In addition, DIG D.P. Chandrasiri has been transferred from his position as DIG of the Galle District to DIG in charge of Logistics, while DIG (Acting) E. M. G. J. Seram was transferred from his role as DIG in charge of the Community Police and Environment Protection Division to head the Galle District.

Acting DIG Bimshani Jasin Arachchi was also transferred from the Recruitment and Training Division at Police Headquarters to take on the role of DIG in charge of the Community Police and Environmental Protection Division.

For the first time in Sri Lanka, the government is to establish a mechanism to supervise and advice ministries in the implementation of policies, a source said.

A tense situation was reported at the UNP party headquarters in Sirikotha when a group of UNP supporters arrived to hand over a document on reviving the party.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva said today that an NPP MP has told him that the Parliament canteen will not be closed but the government will see that no one will abuse the facility.

Two fishermen were seriously injured and hospitalised after a parcel floating on the sea exploded while they were checking it off the coast of Mannar.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and the Examinations Department have initiated a joint programme to mitigate potential disasters during the 2024 Advanced Level examinations.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka today. Following are 11 key points from the President’s Government Policy Statement;

Speaker Dr. Ashoka Sapumal Ranwala informed Parliament that nomination of Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has been accepted as the Opposition Leader of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka.

Jaffna District Independent MP Archuuna Ramanathan refused to move away after he sat on the Opposition Leader's seat inside the chambers despite requests by Parliament staff to move.

National People's Power (NPP) Gampaha MP Dr. Ashoka Sapumal Ranwala was elected as the Speaker of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka a short while ago. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya proposed his name, and the nomination was confirmed by Vijitha Herath.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake adjourned the Sri Lankan Parliament until 9:30 a.m. on December 3. The adjournment followed the President’s delivery of the government’s policy statement during the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament earlier today.