Prez to retain Law and Order ministry?

President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have decided to retain the Law and Order ministry under the defense ministry, Government sources said.

There was a separate ministry for Law and Order and Home Affairs but Home Affairs has been assigned to the ministry of Internal, Provincial Councils and Local Government this time.

It is reported that the portfolio of Law and Order would be gazetted under the defense ministry. (Ajantha Kumara Agalakada)