Uni. hostels to be monitored at night to prevent ragging

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2 years ago

October 11, 2023

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Higher Education State Minister Dr. Suren Raghavan said a decision has been reached to check university hostels at night to prevent incidents of ragging in hostels.

He said the decision was reached as they received information claiming ragging took place in hostels mostly between 12 midnight and 5am.

He added that university security officers and student counselors will be deployed to inspect hostels, and they will be provided with the necessary transportation and vehicles.

A national committee has also been appointed to prevent ragging in universities.

The State Minister said a WhatsApp number was introduced to report ragging incidents and complaints have been received through the WhatsApp line.

He said prompt investigations will be launched regarding every complaint received.

(Newsfirst)

Schools islandwide to close for LG polls

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8 minutes ago

April 24, 2025

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The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across the country will be closed on May 05 and 06 due to the Local Government elections.

The Ministry further stated that schools will resume normal operations on May 07.

Sri Lanka declares April 26th a national day of mourning

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13 minutes ago

April 24, 2025

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The Sri Lankan government has decided to declare April 26, 2025, a National Day of Mourning in view of the late Pope Francis’s funeral.

In a statement, the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government announces that all national flags at state institutions will be flown half-mast on April 26.

Fmr. CCD director released on bail

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16 minutes ago

April 24, 2025

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The Matara Magistrate’s Court today (24) ordered the release on bail of ASP Neville de Silva, the former Director of the Colombo Crime Division. This decision came after de Silva surrendered to the court earlier today.

Magistrate Aruna Buddhadasa granted de Silva bail on two personal sureties of Rs 1 million each. Additionally, a travel ban was imposed on him.

Previously, the Matara Magistrate Court had issued warrants for the arrest of Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon, former Colombo Crime Division Director Neville de Silva, and six others.

These warrants were in connection with the fatal shooting of a Colombo Crime Division officer near a hotel in Weligama, Matara, on December 31, 2023.

(News1st)

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