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Father lodges complaint after son suffers brain damage in Colombo Swimming Club pool

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The father of an eight-year-old boy has lodged a complaint against the Colombo Swimming Club, alleging negligence after his son fell into the pool and suffered brain damage. The ... Read More


LAUGFS gas domestic cylinder prices remain unchanged

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- LAUGFS Gas announced that there will be no price revision for domestic gas cylinder refills in October. Director and Cluster CEO Dr. Niroshan J. Pieries confirmed the decision, a... Read More


South African ambassador found dead in Paris

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The police are investigating the death of South Africa's ambassador to France as a possible suicide, after he was found dead outside a Paris hotel on Tuesday, according to the Fre... Read More


Probe launched after stock of weapons found near Weheragala reservoir

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Kataragama Police have launched an investigation after a stock of weapons was discovered near the sluice gate of the Weheragala Reservoir. Police said the discovery was made afte... Read More


Teacher assaulted by student in Moneragala

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- A teacher of a leading school in Moneragala town was assualted by a Grade Elevan student today and was hospitalised. The teacher, in charge of the Technology subject, was assualt... Read More


Ministry submits bill to ban corporal punishment of children

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The Women and Child Affairs Ministry has submitted a bill to Parliament seeking to amend the Penal Code to address the corporal punishment of children, the Education Ministry said... Read More


Politicisation of Thajudeen's death an insult to his departed soul: Namal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said the government should conduct an impartial and comprehensive investigation into the death of former rugby player Wasim Thajudeen without trying to mak... Read More


Anuradhapura set to become first district to eradicate rabies: Dr. Nanayakkara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Anuradhapura will soon be recognized as the first district in Sri Lanka to eradicate rabies, with the district's flag set to be hoisted to mark the milestone, Animal Welfare Coali... Read More


Opposition will intervene to safeguard agriculture in Sri Lanka: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Tuesday pledged the full support of the Opposition to revitalise and protect Sri Lanka's agricultural sector. Speaking at a public gathering... Read More


Teaching service recruitment awaiting Appeal Court verdict

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The Education Ministry said that several Supreme Court cases concerning the competitive examination held on March 25, 2023, for the admission of graduate officers in government se... Read More