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Ravi Seneviratne appointed Secretary to Public Security Ministry
Colombo, Sep 23 (Daily Mirror) - Former Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne has been appointed as the Secretary to the Public Security Ministry by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Seneviratne was the former Senior DIG of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
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Comments - Ravi Seneviratne appointed Secretary to Public Security Ministry
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saman Monday, 23 September 2024 03:20 PM
Sir, we wish you all the best.
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Shawn Monday, 23 September 2024 03:21 PM
I thought no political appointment under NPP!!! This guy joined NPP few months back.
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Lontha Paul Monday, 23 September 2024 06:10 PM
You mean, this is a time to induct people via a Tendering Process?
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Leo Monday, 23 September 2024 07:11 PM
One professional appointment and four political appointments up to now.
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Amaran Tuesday, 24 September 2024 02:38 AM
Secretaries are appointed by the PRESIDENT. Please refrain from making negative statements
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Raymond Oakley Monday, 23 September 2024 03:29 PM
So the carrots dangled for these respected officers to work so hard for the Malimawa is now getting exposed. Shouldn't ministry secretaries be from the SLAS?
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Ruwanthi Monday, 23 September 2024 03:57 PM
Since he was a senior member of the Sri Lanka Police, he was a public servant... and knows well the police dept as well.
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Priyan66 Monday, 23 September 2024 04:02 PM
SLAS team is now corrupted gang. Politicians cannot loot money without support of their secretaries. Better go with new team
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Piyasiri- Gampaha Tuesday, 24 September 2024 09:26 AM
Absolutely correct. Not only corrupt but also incompetent in any field. More Subject Specialists in respective Professions, with proven integrity is the need of the hour. People look for the scrap of most current assignments of SLAS craps. Recent speech of Election Commission Chair is a classic example!!
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Aela Monday, 23 September 2024 04:20 PM
Respected officers will remain respected officers that's why the new President has appointed them.
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Ara Monday, 23 September 2024 07:14 PM
No need SLAS officers for secretary positions. Now on duty police Ministry secretary seemed a corrupted man who manipulated VFS visa scam with police minister including Passport Controller. New experienced officers needed now free from corruption. Public service commission also need outside members rather than SLAS officers who ruined this country
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ishan Junus Monday, 23 September 2024 03:36 PM
Very good move. Great gentlemen for the position.
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Dee Monday, 23 September 2024 03:55 PM
Watching! Bat on Bat on..
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Mahesh Monday, 23 September 2024 04:07 PM
Very good move. He has full knowledge of all corruptions by politicians and was imprisoned illegally by Gota for doing the right things previously. AKD is our best President!
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AJ Monday, 23 September 2024 04:13 PM
This is political appointment but we feel he is not going to make us shame for voting NPP, we want quick actions on repatriation of Arjun mahendran now absconding, required for Central Bank scam, most supreme courts verdicts on Easter Sunday 2019 mayhem seem ,trying to sweep under the mat, bring them back, all sort of corruption cases against rajapaksha , purposely threw to dustbin that would have to bring up with Ravi karunanayKe’s cases,many more,we keep eye on you, is it would be same police or people friendly police
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BanduXX Monday, 23 September 2024 05:07 PM
All Ministry Secretaries are political appointments since the great Civil Service was abolished by Felix in 1972 Constitution. When the SLAS is considered it narrows the field to a few corrupt lot. Since JR appointed AnandaTissa Alwis from outside, many appointments as Secretary are outside the SLAS. How did Colombage and Kamal Gunaratne serve as Secretaries in last govt..
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Tilak Monday, 23 September 2024 05:23 PM
Arjuna Mahendran? keep dreaming SL police have no jurisdiction over Singapore
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DOT Monday, 23 September 2024 04:15 PM
Aiiyoo no seats available from Colombo to Dubai/ Singapore/ China flights for next 5 days
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John Monday, 23 September 2024 04:16 PM
AKD is diverting from his policies. In his policy, AKD stated he would appoint law-obedient ministers and public officials. Ravi Seneviratne was arrested last year for drunk driving and was remanded and now is on bail granted by Mount Lavinia Magistrate. Well done!
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BanduXX Monday, 23 September 2024 04:58 PM
Not such a serious crime but a personal one - not robbing the state or taking bribes. It is a small error. John 8:7-11 King James Version (KJV) : ...So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone.
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B. Perera Monday, 23 September 2024 05:06 PM
Well, let the law court decide on that count. The merits of appointing honest, proven individuals to key positions should be the priority now. Mr. Ravi Senviratna will prove all such nay sayers wrong !
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Nihal S Monday, 23 September 2024 05:11 PM
We all know the truth behind this saga and not to mention what the previous Chief JusticeShiranthi has gone through for non cooperation with MR on his illegal activities
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M Fernando Monday, 23 September 2024 06:10 PM
Seriously ??? That's all you got ? I expected a bigger broadside from you and instead got a pop-gun. Very disappointing !
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Rip Winkle Monday, 23 September 2024 06:11 PM
It certainly is a black mark, but then haven't we all driven while under the influence? Does it mean we are all bad people? Let's give him the benefit of doubt and see how this appointment transpires in the months ahead.
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JeffK Monday, 23 September 2024 07:19 PM
JVP politburo is famous for drunk driving. Looks like the whole party cadre thinks it's a small thing.
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Yohan Tuesday, 24 September 2024 06:52 AM
Minor issue when it comes to crimes commited by individuals such as Keheliya, RW etc.. Even Lal Kantha hand a similar case. Herath also had a similar case but rw saved him. Deepani too had a similar case. These are basically traffic violations and minor cases. Anyway it is a black mark for AKD. AKD emerged as a winner with only 42 percent so he has to be very careful with appointments as he is heavily backed by floating voters and majority of voters from 6.9m of Gota.
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mamta Tuesday, 24 September 2024 01:21 PM
Driving under the influence of alcohol and causing an accident that damages multiple vehicles is a serious offense in Sri Lanka. That interprets, he does not have any respect to Sri Lankan law. The irony here is that the person responsible for this crime appoints as an in charge of regulating road rules, including drink-driving. It’s surprising that the NPP couldn’t find a police officer without an ongoing civil case in court. This incident occurred before he was not in power, Now you can see with power. So let’s see how the high post committee handles his appointment.
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Gabriella Monday, 23 September 2024 04:23 PM
Excellent appointment. Let's hope all future appointments are of this calibre.
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Alisten Joseph Monday, 23 September 2024 04:27 PM
Was he arrested for drunk driving , if not I am sorry.
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LR Monday, 23 September 2024 04:45 PM
Is this same guy? Drunk driving accident: Fmr SDIG Ravi Seneviratne granted bail October 31, 2023 12:00 pm
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Gabriella Monday, 23 September 2024 05:11 PM
Don't you think a man can be forgiven for a "lasp" when the government is persecuting him and ruining his life ?
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Liberal One Monday, 23 September 2024 07:12 PM
Yep. Not a good precedence at all.
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Vadivel Monday, 23 September 2024 05:12 PM
So I assume that he has a big files to dust off
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wickrama Wijayasiri Monday, 23 September 2024 06:04 PM
"....Let the person who has no sins in his hands, cast the first stone......."
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Stop Condemnation Monday, 23 September 2024 06:17 PM
I dont know who this as I live abroad but I'd say give people a chance when they have done wrong. You don't know him, whether he has changed for the better from that unfortunate event. Thankful that no one got killed by his actions. Good luck.
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GenXYZ Monday, 23 September 2024 07:15 PM
So her we go... One Election Promise down. Isn't he a retired 60 year Old "Seeya"??? Or may be an aged GEN"T"
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Pink Panther Monday, 23 September 2024 07:52 PM
Great appointment. We need honest and capable individuals to take charge of these positions. I am sure he hasvenough information on corrupt deals to go after the crooks who robbed our country. NPP has to deliver on this soon as people's expectations are high. I am sure NPP will deliver.
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Dilakshan Seneviratne Monday, 23 September 2024 09:04 PM
Ravi S was head of NPP Police forum for a reason. He had excelled in his police job, has great ability and leadership skills and a reputation as one of the honest police officers. He would have been earmarked for this job. Hopefully, NPP has earmarked people from within and outside the party for critical positions that must be filled quickly in transitioning to the new government. Honesty, integrity and performance capability are some of the critical elements that I would be looking for, in such appointments. This one ticks that box.
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Terrence K Tuesday, 24 September 2024 06:32 AM
Always some of the public try to pick holes on professionals who have displayed honesty and transparency. Can't we appreciate the good work that Ravi did whilst in the Police service. He was a man who will call a spade a spade without mollycoddling anyone especially the previous government who wanted him to be one of their lackeys. Wishing him the best to resurrect some of the cases which were swept under the carpet because of government interference in the past!!!!!
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VJ Tuesday, 24 September 2024 08:14 AM
Need to know the exact circumstance surrounding the incident. In a country where convicts of multiple murders are being pardoned. Minister sentenced for extortion is still In parliament. You can’t write off a person for a traffic accident though it is a punishable offense. The investigation is not complete yet. People with honesty and integrity are a rare commodity in our country.
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