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Police fire tear gas to disperse IUSF protesters (Update)

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2 years ago

November 18, 2022

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The police have fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) protesters at the Flower Road in Colombo 07.

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IUSF protest in Thummulla

A protest organized by the Inter-University Student’s Federation (IUSF) is underway in front of the United Nations compound, in Thummulla, Colombo.
The protest is demanding the release of its leader Wasantha Mudalige and the leader of the Inter-University Bhikku Federation, Ven. Siridhamma Thera.
According to reports, vehicular movement on Bauddhaloka Mawatha has been blocked.
Yesterday (17), the Colombo Additional Magistrate had ordered to remand Mudalige and Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera after they were produced in court.Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said that the court had ordered to remand them until the Attorney General’s instructions are received.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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2 mins ago

September 10, 2024

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (September 09).

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Mahapola & Bursary raised

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5 mins ago

September 10, 2024

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Cabinet approval has been granted an increase in the Mahapola Scholarship allowance for state university students to Rs. 7,500, and the Bursary to Rs. 6,500, effective from April 2025.

Both student unions and the Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) have voiced concerns over the delayed raise in the Mahapola Scholarship.

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Cabinet approval to seek BRICS membership

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8 mins ago

September 10, 2024

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Cabinet approval has been granted to a proposal by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry to apply for membership of BRICS organization and the new development bank to be established under it.

The approval came after considering the report of an officer’s committee which looked into the advantages and disadvantages of joining the BRICS group as well as accessing to the new development bank scheduled to be established under the BRICS organization.