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Boyfriends fight over contestant during Miss Sri Lanka New York

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2 years ago

October 24, 2022

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During the “Miss Sri Lanka New York” pageant held at South Beach Vanderbilt, in New York, USA, the reception hall was severely damaged due to a clash between the ex-boyfriend and current boyfriend of a contestant who participated in the pageant.

The conflict has taken place between two sides of Sri Lankans living in the areas of Staten Island and Queens in New York.

Following the incident, all five luxury event halls in Staten Island have issued an announcement saying that they will not host any event organized by Sri Lankans in future.

A Buddhist temple is also located near the reception hall and that temple has also announced that no public gathering should take place near the temple during the Katina Pinkam.

More than fifty people have been injured in the conflict. The security personnel at the hall had removed all the personnel involved in the conflict from the venue.

A video is currently being circulated on social media sites showing how the people clashed outside the hall. The people are seen damaging all the items around the hall including decorative glass items.

When the police officers have reached the venue, no one has been arrested as both sides have agreed not to file charges.

Mohan Peiris, the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in NY has attended the event as the Chief Guest and it is reported that a senior official of SriLankan Airlines has sponsored the event.

Angelia Gunasekara has been crowned as the first ever Miss Sri Lanka New York defeating 13 contestants. Over 300 people have attended the event.

Source – Aruna

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Bahrain makes Meningococcal vaccine mandatory for foreign workers

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3 hours ago

March 24, 2025

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The Ministry of Health has announced that the Meningococcal vaccine is now mandatory for all foreign workers entering Bahrain, including Sri Lankans.

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, in coordination with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Bahrain and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will implement the vaccination program based on guidelines from Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Meningococcal disease, caused by the Neisseria meningitidis bacterium, is a severe infection with a high mortality rate if untreated.

The GCC recommends vaccination to prevent outbreaks, especially in regions with large migrant worker populations.

Bahrain remains a key employment destination for Sri Lankans, with over 4,000 workers departing for Bahrain in 2024 alone.

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A’pura hospital rape : Suspect further remanded

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3 hours ago

March 24, 2025

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The suspect arrested in connection with the sexual assault on a female doctor of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been ordered to be further remanded until March 28, 2025.

This order was issued after he was produced before the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court today (March 24).

Meanwhile, the suspect’s identification parade, which was rescheduled for today, had been cancelled after the victim had not attended.

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High Posts committee approves 3 appointments

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3 hours ago

March 24, 2025

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The Committee on High Posts, which met in Parliament recently (March 21), has approved the nominations to appoint two Ambassadors and a High Commissioner.

The Committee also approved the nomination to appoint the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York.
Accordingly, the nominations of Mr. Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Mahinda Dasa Ratnayake, to be appointed as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Cuba and Professor Pivithuru Janak Kumarasinghe, to be appointed as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Japan were approved by the Committee on High Posts.

The nomination of Mr. Senadheera Dumunnage Nimal Upali Senadheera, to be appointed as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was also approved by the Committee on High Posts.

Furthermore, the Committee on High Posts approved the nomination of former Chief Justice Jayantha Chandrasiri Jayasuriya P.C to be appointed as the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, the United States of America.