header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Vallibel FD
vallible LE
Latest
Death sentence must be imposed on drug related offences - President
Jan 28, 201912:26 PM
Google NewsAdd on Google
Death sentence must be imposed on drug related offences - President
Mobitel inner 1278

President Maithripala Sirisena has stated that the death sentence must be imposed on those engaging in drug-related offenses.

 

President Sirisena has mentioned this addressing the ‘Janapathi Prashansa’ Awards Ceremony.

 

The ‘Janapathi  Prashansa’ awards ceremony felicitating Police officers who played a major role in making the concept of ‘Mathin Nidahas Ratak’, a success is held today (28) at 10.00 a.m. at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.

 

The awards ceremony will be held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. Nearly 1,034 Police officers who were actively involved in dangerous drug raids and prevention activities during the period from January 14, 2015 to January 14, 2019 will be felicitated on the occasion.

 

Awards will be given under three categories and accordingly, 15 officers will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Police Gallantry, 59 officers with Sri Lanka Police Gallantry Medal and the rest with Janadipathi Prashansa certificates.

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them (mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Comments

0
Comments are disabled

Note: Due to legal constraints, the Ada Derana Editorial team has taken a decision to disable comments on all articles concerning ongoing court procedures.

MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
ovt. to amend Organised Crime Prevention Bill

ovt. to amend Organised Crime Prevention Bill

Monks seek pardon for Gnanasara Thero; Urge govt. to curb anti-Buddhist activities in the country

Monks seek pardon for Gnanasara Thero; Urge govt. to curb anti-Buddhist activities in the country

GMOA to stage protest in Colombo tomorrow; Govt reserves right to take action against obstacles – MP

GMOA to stage protest in Colombo tomorrow; Govt reserves right to take action against obstacles – MP

Showers wreak havoc across Sri Lanka; Another low pressure system over Bay of Bengal on Nov. 11

Showers wreak havoc across Sri Lanka; Another low pressure system over Bay of Bengal on Nov. 11

What caused floods in Colombo? Special emergency response taskforce to be set up

What caused floods in Colombo? Special emergency response taskforce to be set up

New bills should empower courts rather than police and politicians -Ex-Justice Minister on Hyde Park

New bills should empower courts rather than police and politicians -Ex-Justice Minister on Hyde Park

Deniyaya Tragedy: Bodies of all victims recovered Another teenager goes missing after boat accident

Deniyaya Tragedy: Bodies of all victims recovered Another teenager goes missing after boat accident

Hindus worldwide mark Deepavali Festival; Special celebrations held across Sri Lanka

Hindus worldwide mark Deepavali Festival; Special celebrations held across Sri Lanka

32-year-old arrested with a large haul of heroin and ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda

32-year-old arrested with a large haul of heroin and ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda

Colombo's drainage system can handle only around 30 mm of rainfall – Mayor

Colombo's drainage system can handle only around 30 mm of rainfall – Mayor

Opposition Leader Sajith criticizes government over handling of severe flooding in Colombo

Opposition Leader Sajith criticizes government over handling of severe flooding in Colombo

No issues concerning overall fuel supply or distribution Stocks secured until mid-2027

No issues concerning overall fuel supply or distribution Stocks secured until mid-2027

Election Commission suspends SLFP’s status as a ‘recognized political party’ amidst major split

Election Commission suspends SLFP’s status as a ‘recognized political party’ amidst major split

Detention period in Organised Crime Prevention Bill to be reduced from 72 to 48 hours – President

Detention period in Organised Crime Prevention Bill to be reduced from 72 to 48 hours – President

Government has not taken decisions harmful to public -- Dy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe

Government has not taken decisions harmful to public -- Dy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe

Lassana Flora