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UoK undergrads protest over sudden death of student

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9 months ago

March 25, 2024

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A group of undergraduates at the Kelaniya University commenced a protest today (March 25) in front of the university administrative building over the sudden death of a fourth year student last night (March 24).

The deceased, a final year student of the Geography Department named Niroshana Lakmal, had suddenly started to get convulsions at around 10pm.

Protesting undergraduates alleged that the hospitalisation of the student in question was delayed due to the absence of an ambulance facility or other vehicle in the university premises.

They accuse that the negligence of the university administration had led to the untimely death of the student.

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Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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8 hours ago

December 7, 2024

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote.

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

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US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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8 hours ago

December 7, 2024

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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1 day ago

December 6, 2024

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.