New Ministry set up under MR

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A new ministry to be known as the Ministry of Law and Order had been set up under President Mahinda Rajapaksa in keeping with the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), informed sources said.

Major General (RTD) Nanda Mallawarachchi had been appointed as the Ministry Secretary. He was formerly an Ambassador to Indonesia and a former Army Chief of Staff.

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Comments - 26

Maha Rajanani Friday, 23 August 2013 10:34 AM

Start from the Police Dept...

sadarana Saturday, 24 August 2013 11:19 AM

Lets keep our fingers cross that HE the President can make a huge huge impact on our police force

Janaki Kalansooriya Saturday, 24 August 2013 10:24 AM

For those readers who are not familiar with the Sinhala Idiom "BADUTH HAMUDURUWANGE, NADUTH HAMUDURUWANGE", this move is a clear explanation of what it means.

S.D.Dharmasena.USA Saturday, 24 August 2013 01:25 AM

Now no more talk against Police. Everybody pl wait and see.
"GOD BLESS SRI LANKA"

ravisandu Friday, 23 August 2013 06:21 PM

Ohh!! so finally they have found out the reason for the breakdown of law and order in Sri Lanka & the solution was to set up a law and order ministry under that very reason...simply great!!!

Nihal B Friday, 23 August 2013 06:13 PM

Then why to we have the police force

kaduthuda Friday, 23 August 2013 05:55 PM

Then remove the ministry of justice.

Dictator Friday, 23 August 2013 05:49 PM

It looks like wings of GTis being gradually cut

Dictator Friday, 23 August 2013 05:47 PM

There should be a ministry for commissions, bribery,murder and rape

Rednaxa Friday, 23 August 2013 05:47 PM

I feel sorry for the Ministry Secretary.

kan Friday, 23 August 2013 11:23 AM

May be some more to come to give cross - over MPs.

Rahmathullah Friday, 23 August 2013 11:21 AM

So, hereafter we can hold him responsible for any lawlessness?

Nims Friday, 23 August 2013 11:19 AM

Unfortunately the lessons not yet learnt

saradiyal Friday, 23 August 2013 07:50 AM

Why do we need a ministry for something that doesn't exist?

Grace Friday, 23 August 2013 10:29 AM

The ministry should come under Mervin Silva.

Mr Disgusted Friday, 23 August 2013 10:27 AM

Ha Ha ha! The icing on the Anarchy cake!

Gon Weda Nokarainna Friday, 23 August 2013 10:18 AM

We need a ministry to monitor the abuse of peoples funds, corruption and waste ministries.

call it Ministry for LOW and Disorder ministry.

GamaRala Friday, 23 August 2013 10:14 AM

Police department may come under this ministry. This was done during Ranil/UNP 3 yrs in peace talks time.

Rambo Friday, 23 August 2013 08:44 AM

You can name it the "Ministry of Naduth Hamduruwange and Baduth Hamduruwange.

Sunakaya Friday, 23 August 2013 08:41 AM

Why another ministry? empower the existing bodies.

Namal Friday, 23 August 2013 08:39 AM

To rein in the Party men- who are responsible for most of the LAW & ORDER violations??

Vazz Friday, 23 August 2013 08:38 AM

It seems he is going to take more control of law and order wich already doesn't exist. Not a good sign.

sanje Friday, 23 August 2013 08:38 AM

they want to give jobs for relatives and knowns... also wants to buy vehicles

Ravi Friday, 23 August 2013 08:37 AM

We can see more fun. Naduth Hamudorwange baduth hamudrwange.

Makko Friday, 23 August 2013 08:34 AM

More Money! I mean for the pocket..........

MrKasthuri Friday, 23 August 2013 07:57 AM

Hmmmm... Coming colour no good !!!

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