COLOMBO (News 1st) – President Maithripala Sirisena ordered the police to take measures to prevent the growing drug menace in the vicinity of schools.

The President says that the government has already taken a large number of measures to control the illegal usage of drugs.

Further, the President ordered the relevant sectors to implement a programme with the participation of all parties concerned to completely root out the growing drug menace carried out targetting school children.

These orders were given at a special discussion, to minimize the spreading drug menace, held this morning (January 10) at the President’s office.

• Guidelines to be issued to government institutions on code of conduct
• TU action stalls Radiology Unit activities at Apeksha Hospital
• Professionals’ Trade Union Collective to hold talks with Opposition leader
• Norochcholai Unit 3 ready, but not added to grid – CEB
• Pope appoints new Bishop of Chilaw