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Committee to probe school wall collapse

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A committee has been appointed to probe into the incident where a Grade One student at the Weheragoda Junior School in Wellampitiya had died after a wall at the school collapsed yesterday.

Western Province Governor Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke says that he gave instructions to the Chief Secretary of Western Province Pradeep Yasaratne in this regard.

The Governor adds that necessary measures will be taken against the culprits that after receiving the relevant report within a week.

Meanwhile, Dr. Rukshan Bellana, Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, says that another student who was injured in the accident is in critical condition.

05 children injured in the incident are still receiving treatment at the National Hospital.

A structure had been constructed opposite the Grade 1 classroom of the school with taps attached to it and a sink made of concrete for students to fill water. It had collapsed on the group of children who came near it during the interval.

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Campaigning for 2024 General Election ends at midnight today

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All campaign activities for the 2024 general election will end at midnight tonight, as announced by the National Election Commission Chairman, RMAL Ratnayake. 

A “silent period” will commence from midnight and continue until election day on November 14, during which all campaigning is strictly prohibited.

He also reminds candidates of the election that the operations of campaign offices which have been established on an electorate basis, must be concluded from midnight of the 12th of November.

He says that from that point onwards, it is only offices of the party or independent group established in each electoral district, that may remain operational. 

The Chairman of the National Election Commission further notes that candidates may continue to maintain campaign offices in their residences until midnight on the 12th of November. 

However, he adds that no propaganda material may be displayed there. 

In addition, he says that if there is a campaign office or a residence of a candidate located within a 500-metre radius from a polling station, no propaganda material should be displayed there either.

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Senior State Counsel Shaveendra Wickrama interdicted for disobeying orders

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The Attorney General’s Department has interdicted Senior State Counsel (SSC) Shaveendra Wickrama.

SSC Wickrama was interdicted on charges of disobeying the orders of his superiors. The officer has more than 20 years of service at the AG’s Department.

The Sunday Times understands that the Public Service Commission has approved the interdiction of the officer.

SSC Wickrama has also lodged two complaints regarding several matters with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and the Keselwatta Police.

The AG’s Department is due to hold an inquiry on SSC Wickrama regarding the charges against him.

(Sunday Times) 

Except for the headline, this story, originally published by Sunday Times has not been edited by SLM staff

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Complete 3rd phase of Central Expressway by 2026 end – Vijitha

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Vijitha Herath has urged to complete work of the 3rd phase of the Central Expressway by Dec. 31, 2026.

The 3rd phase spans from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.

The minister had said this after inspecting work at the section today (Nov. 09).

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