The cabinet of ministers has granted approval to prepare a new bill which would prevent civilans from wearing or possessing army fatigues or any other identical uniform.
A proposal had been put forward over this matter by President Maithripala Sirisena in his capacity as Minister of Defence during yesterday’s cabinet meeting.
During the discussion, it had been observed that there is a growing trend for individuals to wear simillar clothing, and as such posed a threat to national security.
It had also been pointed out that there was a timely need to introduce a new Act since the existing Uniforms Ordinance lacked strong laws to take action against individuals wearing such clothing.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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