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6 undergrads released on bail : Tiran summoned to HRCSL

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7 months ago

March 9, 2023

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Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has been told to appear before the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on March 13 over incidents that took place near Colombo and Kelaniya universities.

The HRCSL said it has commenced an inquiry into measures taken by police to control protests near Colombo University on March 07 and 08 and near Kelaniya University yesterday (08).

The HRCSL has also requested the IGP to submit names of senior police officers who were on the field during the protests. The list is to be submitted by tomorrow (10).

Measures taken by police to control Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF)’s protest march in Colombo has come under severe criticism with tear gas and water cannon fired by the police causing discomfort not only to university students but also to school children out on the roads after schools ended for the day.

Meanwhile, six university students who were arrested during Wednesday’s (08) protest at the Kelaniya University have been released on bail.

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Date announced for Grade 05 scholarship exam

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9 hours ago

October 3, 2023

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The 2023 Grade 05 scholarship exam will be held on 15 October, the Department of Examinations says.

Accordingly, the exam will be held at 2,888 centres across the country, Commissioner General of Examinations – H. J. M. Amith Jayasundara said.

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Nadeesha wins Silver at Asian Games

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10 hours ago

October 3, 2023

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Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge has won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games currently being held in Hangzhou, China.

She won the silver with an impressive throw of 61.57m which is also her personal best.

India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal.

This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Games in 17 years and only the second medal for the island nation so far this year.

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Fish processing unit at Oluwil to be leased

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10 hours ago

October 3, 2023

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The cabinet has previously given approval to reactivate the unused fish processing plant in the Oluwil fishing port premises and provide facilities to the TES (Private) Company Limited to run fish processing activities.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Fisheries to lease the fish processing unit located in the Oluwil Ports Complex to TES (Private) Company Limited for a period of 10 years subject to the relevant rent being charged monthly, as recommended by the Cabinet Appointed Negotiation Committee.