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Boyfriend throws acid at student sitting for A/L!

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2 years ago

January 24, 2023

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A student who was on her way to sit for the A/L examination was attacked with acid by a young man who claimed to be her boyfriend.

The student, her father and the suspect suffered burn injuries due to spilled acid and were admitted to the Kegalle General Hospital yesterday afternoon (23).

When the student was travelling with her father to the examination centre in Kegalle in a three-wheeler, the suspect had blocked the vehicle with his motorcycle at Paragammana, grabbed the student and tried to force acid down her throat.

The 21-year-old student’s father (45) had attempted to prevent the suspect (21) from attacking her daughter.

The father had snatched the acid bottle and attacked the young man. However, acid was spilled during the attack causing injuries to all three.

The student’s mother has told the police that her daughter had been in a romantic relationship with the 21-year-old boy of a friend of hers for some time. Both families have consented to the relationship.

On several occasions, the boyfriend had expressed his unwillingness to the student’s desire to pursue further education.

Therefore, the student has proposed to end the relationship due to strict rules imposed by the boyfriend.

The angered young man had even sent a text message saying that he would attack the student with acid.

Source: Aruna

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Measures to formulate national road safety plan

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7 hours ago

April 30, 2025

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A discussion on preparing a national-level road safety plan under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme was held today (April 30) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The incidence of road accidents in Sri Lanka is on the rise, leading to a growing number of fatalities and injuries.

Recognizing the urgent need to raise public awareness on accident prevention and promote discipline in road use, this national plan is being formulated as a key initiative under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.

The programme aims to uplift society by fostering social, environmental and moral consciousness. A central focus is placed on building a disciplined society and responsible citizens.

The discussion was attended by the senior officials representing the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, the National Council on Road Safety, the Independent Television Network (ITN), representatives from the Ministry of Health and Mass Media (Social and Ethics Divisions), Dr. Indika Jagoda, Director of the National Hospital (Accident and Emergency Department), Prof. Sivakumar and Prof. H.R. Pasidu from the University of Moratuwa, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Traffic) and other relevant officials.

(President’s Media Division (PMD)
30. 04.2025

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Fuel prices slashed

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7 hours ago

April 30, 2025

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The CPC has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today (April 30).

The price reductions of a litre of fuel are as follows :
Octane 92 Petrol – reduced by Rs.06 to Rs.293
Octane 95 Petrol – reduced by Rs.20 to Rs.341
Auto Diesel – reduced by Rs.12 to Rs.274
Super Diesel – reduced by Rs. 06 to Rs.325
Kerosene – reduced by Rs.05 to 178

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Laugfs Gas says no price revision in May

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7 hours ago

April 30, 2025

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Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the two largest liquefied petroleum (LP) gas suppliers in the country, announced that the company will not revise domestic LP gas prices for the month of May 2025.

This was communicated by the Cluster Director/CEO of Laugfs Gas PLC, Dr. Niroshan J Peiris.