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Probe launched into attack on students of Millaniya School

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1 year ago

November 7, 2022

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A group of grade-5 students of a primary school in Millaniya, Horana who allegedly stole money from a teacher have been assaulted and an investigation has been launched into the incident, police said.

Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the investigations are being carried out under the instructions of an Assistant Superintendent of Police in charge of Panadura Division.

It was reported that the Principal and a teacher of the school had taken the children to the library and assaulted them, accusing them of stealing a purse from the teacher’s handbag.

The police officers had visited the school and taken the children to the police following the intimation by the Principal.

Meanwhile, National Child Protection Authority Chairman Udaya Kumara said three children have suffered electric shock inside the police jeep while they were being taken to the police.

He said the NCPA police unit had taken this jeep under its purview for further investigation.

(Newsfirst)

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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7 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.