Colombo (News 1st): All transfers of police personnel have been suspended until the end of the Presidential Election.

A senior official of the National Police Commission said this step was taken as per the circular issued by the National Election Commission following the announcement of the Presidential Election.

• Met Dept. warns on increasing wind speeds
• Repurpose development funds to import essentials: Patali
• Promoted Senior Brigadiers meet Commander
• Distribute 60% of daily gas output to Colombo & Gampaha; COPE recommends to Litro
• Sri Lanka can settle USD1Bn loan in INR, says Reserve Bank of India