Sabaragamuwa ragging : 7 undergrads bailed (Update)

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1 year ago

January 29, 2024

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Seven undergraduates of the Sabaragamuwa University who were arrested for ragging a female student, have been released on bail.

Taking up the case earlier today (Jan. 29), the Balangoda Magistrate’s Court ordered to release the seven suspects on personal bails of Rs. 100,000 each.

Initially, six male undergraduates were arrested by the Samanalawewa Police on Sunday evening (28 Jan.) while a female undergraduate had surrendered to the police this morning.

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(Previous News : Published at 2024/01/29 at 9:43 am)

6 undergrads arrested for ragging at Sabaragamuwa Uni.

Six fourth-year students from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages at Sabaragamuwa University have been arrested by the Samanalaweva Police on charges of ragging a female student.

The Samanalaweva Police conducted an investigation following a complaint received on hotline 1997 and arrested the suspects.

Police said the arrested students are from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages of the Sabaragamuwa University.

They were arrested yesterday (28) after being summoned to the Samanalawewa Police Station.

The arrested students, aged 23, 24 and 25 years are residents of Morawaka, Rukgahawila, Aluhtarama, Imaduwa and Kithalawa and they will be produced before courts today.

COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.