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Bandarawela students clash : students released on bail (Update)

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11 months ago

May 23, 2023

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The 5 students who were arrested over a clash in the Bandarawela area have been released on bail.

The students were produced before the Bandarawela Magistrate Court today (23).

Acting Magistrate – Kenneth de Silva ordered to release them on a surety of Rs. 100,000 and also ordered them to appear before the Bandarawela police from 9.00am – 12.00 noon on the last Sunday of each month.

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5 arrested over student clash in Bandarawela

Five minors have been arrested over a recent clash between two student groups in Bandarawela.

Police say that investigations have been initiated over video footage of the clash that had gone viral on social media.

The students are to be produced before the Bandarawela Magistrate Court today (23).

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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13 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.