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Financial scheme for underprivileged students at Jaffna Uni.

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1 year ago

December 1, 2023

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The Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka – Mr. Gopal Baglay today (Dec. 01) rolled out a new financial scheme for the underprivileged students at the University of Jaffna.

The scheme was rolled out in the presence of the university’s Vice Chancellor Professor S. Srisatkunarajah, Deans of Faculties and beneficiary students and Rs. 03 million was ceremoniously handed over for the cause.

He also handed over offer letters to visit India under the Knowledge India Visitors Program organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to two Professors of the University.

The Indian High Commissioner as well as several officials are currently on a visit to Jaffna.

(Pics : X feed of Indian HC)

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Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 240 mn.

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3 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A Brazilian national was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this (April 20) morning over attempting to smuggle nearly 05 kg of cocaine concealed in his suitcase.

The suspect is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher and the seized cocaine (4kg and 855g) is valued around Rs. 240 million.

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New Mosquito species discovered in SL

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6 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A new species of mosquito endemic to Sri Lanka has been identified from Mirigama.

The species has been named Culex (Lophoceraomyia) cinctellus.

Entomologist Gayan Kumarasinghe from the Medical Research Institute said that the newly discovered mosquito has been identified as a major carrier of viruses.

(News 1st)

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All postal ballot papers to be handed over to the EC today

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26 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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The Government Printer states that all ballot papers for postal voting will be handed over to the Election Commission today (April 20).

Printing of the ballot papers for 102 local government institutions were delayed due to a court order.

Director of the Government Printer – Pradeep Pushpakumara says that printing of ballot papers for postal voting, is currently underway and nearing completion.