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Sri Lankan Army Commander Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne greeted a child with special needs during a special programme held at the Senehasa Education, Resource, Research and Information Centre (SERRIC) in Colombo today (October 1).
The programme was held to mark the 77th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army and World Children’s Day.
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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has identified combating organised crime, curbing the drug menace and maintaining traffic discipline as the three main challenges currently facing the Sri Lanka Police.
He made the remarks while speaking at the opening of the new official residence for the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Buttala Police Station in the Monaragala Police Division.
The IGP said the Police Department is also facing a shortage of around 38,000 to 40,000 personnel. He noted that between 2,000 and 2,500 officers retire annually, while around 250 personnel die or become disabled due to accidents and other causes.
He said approval had been granted to recruit 10,000 new personnel to address the shortage, with around 1,500 already recruited and another 950 expected to join shortly.
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Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva has met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during his official visit to India.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship between India and Sri Lanka.
He also reaffirmed that India, as a trusted partner, will continue to support Sri Lanka’s progress and prosperity.
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to construct a new indoor stadium in Jaffna to strengthen indoor sports and improve sports infrastructure in the Northern Province.
The project, submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, carries an estimated cost of Rs. 170 million.
The facility aims to support the growth of sports such as table tennis, tennis, badminton, netball, and chess, with a special focus on schools and local sports clubs.
Officials say the initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize sporting and recreational facilities in the region and provide better opportunities for youth engagement.