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2 including IUSF convener, remanded (Update)

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1 month ago

March 28, 2025

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Two individuals, including the convenor of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) have been remanded until April 04 over protesting near the Health Ministry, defying a court order.

Meanwhile, 25 others involved in the protest have been released on bail.

(Previous News on 28^th March, 2025 at 9:36am)

27 arrested during protest in front of MoH

Maradana Police arrested 27 individuals last night (March 27) for protesting in front of the Ministry of Health, violating a court order.

According to the IUSF, the arrests were made in the dead of night when police forces arrived and forcibly removed the protesters from a ‘Satyagraha’ site. The IUSF condemned the arrests, alleging state repression against students standing up for free education

The Allied Health Sciences Students’ Union staged the demonstration yesterday afternoon, supported by members of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF), including its convener – Madushan Chandrajith.

At that time, eight representatives had a discussion with the Secretary of the Ministry of Health, but due to its failure, they continued to remain at the place rejecting a court order prohibiting protests and marches that would inconvenience the public.

Previously, a court order was issued prohibiting protest demonstrations and marches on several roads and pavements including the Deans Road, De Serum Road, and Regent Street, obstructing access to the Hospital square, adjoining hospitals and the Ministry of Health.

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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7 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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8 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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8 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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