Only one protest a week in Colombo

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The Government would allow only one protest a week in Colombo soon, a top official said.

The Government also would impose new laws to stop hindrances caused by public protests held daily in the Colombo City.

“The Government is also focusing on a plan to restrict the protests to one a week, until laws are formulated,” an official said.

“The Government has decided on new laws after SLFP and UNP Parliamentarians and other Government MPs met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Parliament complex and requested to take measures to minimise the inconveniences caused to people due to protests being held daily in Colombo,” the official said.

The Prime Minister is expected to hold special discussion with the heads of Security Forces this week to discuss the matter raised by the MPs, it is learnt.( Anjula Mahika Weerarathna)

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ANTON Monday, 13 March 2017 09:43 AM

NOW THERE WOULD BE A QUE OF TRADE UNIONS TO RESERVE THERE PLACE FOR A SELECTED WEEK.

Katie Monday, 13 March 2017 09:46 AM

the inconvenienced public should treat these protestors a good lesson like they did last year. The government should once again use the water and tea gas to stop these protestors because they don't seem to understand any language.

Kadiya Monday, 13 March 2017 10:03 AM

GMOA and IUSF will protest against this and the JO will come to their aid in protest!!!

Change Law Monday, 13 March 2017 10:38 AM

Strict laws are needed. Law and order should not be changed or bent. Eg : Lee Quan Yew, DR. Mahathir Mohomad . How much waste for 1 day at Parliament?Start from Parliament.

cheers Monday, 13 March 2017 10:41 AM

Election manifesto of YAHAPALANAYA AND UNP said we will protect the rights of people and now has taken a U turn not because of the trouble makers but due to their poor management and unable to run the country or economy shame on you

Prabhath Monday, 13 March 2017 10:45 AM

They will stage a protest against this rule and that will use up the quota! Good decision on the part of the government. Hope they have the will to carry it out!

das Monday, 13 March 2017 11:28 AM

But only once a week..

predictor Monday, 13 March 2017 06:53 PM

goverment is unable to solve burning issues. In efficiency of administration bring the people to street. via DM Android App

Nihal Gunatilake Monday, 13 March 2017 06:56 PM

Most of the Protestors wanted to handover some documents to the Presidential Secretariat....Best solution is to relocate the Presidential Secretariat in Polonnaruwa or in remote Battaramulla area.Leave Colombo for workers and businessmen to walk freely.

Joseph Tuesday, 14 March 2017 07:47 AM

Do they have to go to Abhayarama Temple to reserve dates for protests ?

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