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Foreign Ministry ensures Sri Lankan student safety amid Bangladesh protests

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is paying special attention to the safety of Sri Lankan students in Bangladeshi universities, in the face of the violent wave of student protests.

The MFA said that as of now, over 50 students are pursuing higher education in three universities in Bangladesh.

The Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Bangladesh has already contacted the students and their parents, providing them with safety instructions.

Additionally, the three universities have been requested to pay special attention to the students’ safety and welfare.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that no Sri Lankan students in Bangladesh are reported to have been affected by the ongoing wave of violent protests.

However, the MFA said that if a request is made, arrangements are in place to repatriate the students as well.

At least 105 people have been killed in Bangladesh as police cracked down on unrelenting student-led protests against government job quotas.

The Bangladesh government has imposed a curfew across the country and deploy the army, citing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Press Secretary, amid widening student-led protests against government job quotas.

The prime minister’s office announced the curfew after an attack on the Narsingdi prison saw hundreds of inmates released.

The nationwide unrest – the biggest since Sheikh Hasina was re-elected this year – has also been fuelled by high unemployment among young people, who make up nearly a fifth of a population of 170 million.

The protests initially broke out over student anger against quotas that set aside 30% of government jobs for the families of those who fought for independence from Pakistan.

The internet and overseas telephone calls have crippled.

Bus and train services have reportedly also been halted.

Schools and universities across Bangladesh have also been shut until further notice.

Reports suggest that attempts to end the protests with talks have so far failed.

(newsfirst.lk)
(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by newsfirst.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Public urged to notify of any power outages

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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says power outages have been reported in several areas  including Colombo, due to strong winds that affected the region last night (May 29).

CEB media spokesperson Dhammika Wimalaratne stated that teams have been deployed to promptly restore power in the affected areas.

The CEB has requested the public to report any power outages via the 1987 hotline or the CEB Assist mobile app.

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Ship captain who sexually assaulted flight attendant, remanded

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The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court yesterday (May 29) ordered to remand an inebriated air passenger who had sexually assaulted a flight attendant onboard.

The passenger, a 49-year-old ship captain named Kanagasabhapathi Kushanthan, was accused of sexually assaulting a South African flight attendant while being intoxicated on the flight.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali ordered the suspect, a resident of Vatukotai, Jaffna, to be remanded until June 05.

Katunayake Airport Police OIC – CI Elmo Malcolm Pate, informed the court that the suspect was intoxicated when he sexually assaulted a 39-year-old South African flight attendant on Emirates flight EK 650 from Dubai.

Police informed the court that the flight attendant reported the incident to the pilot, and the suspect was arrested upon landing at Katunayake Airport.

Police stated that the suspect was examined by the Negombo Judicial Medical Officer, who confirmed he was intoxicated, before being presented to the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

(Source: Deshaya)

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Strong winds cause damages across Colombo

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Several areas in and around Colombo sustained significant damage last night (May 29) as strong winds swept through the city, toppling trees and disrupting traffic movement.

Large trees were reported to have fallen along the Colombo–Galle Road, especially between Kollupitiya and Wellawatte, with similar incidents also occurring in other parts of the city, including Grandpass.

In one of the most severe incidents, a massive tree collapsed on St. Joseph’s Road in Grandpass, causing damage to at least six nearby houses.

No casualties have been reported.

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