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Ministry issues new instructions on school discipline

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education states that the following provisions are now in effect, in addition to the instructions in Circular No. 12/2... Read More


Big Match halted following death of student

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Principals of St. Sylvester's College and Vidyartha College decided to stop the 66th annual Big Match midway following the death of a student in a motorcycle collision earlier to... Read More


Chief Inspector arrested for extorting youth

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- A Chief Inspector who is said to have obtained a ransom amount of two hundred and forty-six thousand rupees by intimidating a youth, using an advertisement published on a social ... Read More


Final rites for late former Minister Wijesekera scheduled

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The remains of former Minister Mahinda Wijesekera, who passed away earlier today (02), will lie at his residence in Matara Fort starting tomorrow afternoon (03). Family members ... Read More


24-hour water cut for parts of Colombo district

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- A 24-hour water disruption will affect several areas in the Colombo district starting tonight (02) at 8:00 PM. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board informed residents of ... Read More


St. Sylvester's College students involved in collision

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Two students identified as pupils of St. Sylvester's College, Kandy, met with a severe road collision near the Rathmaloya bridge in Pallekele at approximately 6:30 AM today (02).... Read More


Five hospitalized after van plunges into precipice

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Five individuals sustained serious injuries when their van veered off the road and fell approximately 70 feet in the Gerandi Ella area of Kotmale. Kotmale Police reported that th... Read More


Ranil Wickremesinghe plans to return to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Former President and United National Party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is reportedly recovering fully following a recent medical procedure. Although doctors granted permission fo... Read More


Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekera passes away

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Mahinda Wijesekera, a former Minister and father of former Minister Kanchana Wijesekera, died today. His passing follows a prolonged period of illness. Published by HT Digital C... Read More


Tragedy strikes students traveling to Big Match

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Two students traveling to watch the annual Big Match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium met with a collision today (02). The incident occurred near the Pallekele Army... Read More