Two thefts at NIE on two consecutive days

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1 month ago

August 24, 2023

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Two incidents of theft of money from two groups of students studying at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Maharagama were reported to Sri Lanka Mirror.

These two thefts had taken place on two consecutive days when the students, who were staying on the third floor of the institution, went downstairs for their thesis related studies.

The students had informed the authorities on the first day itself after money got stolen from all of them.

The authorities have inspected all the students, after which they have informed that the institution cannot intervene and complain to the police as no public property has been damaged in the theft.

Later, the heads of the NIE had told the students to personally complain to the Maharagama Police, and accordingly several students have made complaints.

Following this situation, it was reported that students are reluctant to visit the NIE for their studies.

It was said that the NIE charges Rs.30,000 from one student for enrolling at the institution.

Landslide warnings extended

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7 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels that requires attention.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department S. P. C. Sugeeshwara says that the Gin, Nilwala and Kalu Ganga remain at the flood level.

Many roads in the vicinity of the rivers have been inundated.

S. P. C Sugeeshwara warns that people should refrain from further using the rivers.

The landslide warnings issued to seven districts have also been extended, due to the prevailing weather conditions.

The Met Department predicts that the heavy showers in the South West will continue.

Heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected in some areas.

“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

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9 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said that there should be a change in the leadership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), if the need arises.

When the former President was asked about the veracity of the news on social media about imminent change of the SLPP leadership, said that he is not aware of any change in the leadership.

The President was speaking to the media after calling on Mahanayake Thera of the Rammanya Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Sri Wimala Thera at the Vidyawasa Pirivena in Meerigama yesterday.

Commenting on the impending regulations on social media, the former President said that there are pros and cons in the social media. “I don’t have any issue with the social media,” he said.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also visited the Sacred Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and participated in religious activities. The Former President also met Chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera and received his blessings.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, the former President said that he is physically fit despite social media reports to the contrary.

(dailynews.lk)