Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A student from Bandaragama National School who was riding a motorcycle died yesterday (22) after colliding with an SLTB bus in the Kothalawala area of Bandaragama, according to Bandaragama Police.

The student who died was 17-year-old Lochana Lukshan, a Grade 12 student at Bandaragama National School, residing in Yatiyana, Bandaragama. He was described as a bright and active student, representing various areas of the school, including the cadet corps (where he held the rank of Corporal) and the dance troupe.

Police stated a friend's statement revealed the deceased student and the friend were riding two motorcycles on the Kothalawala Uyanwatta Wewa road in Bandaragama yesterday (22).

The statement further disclosed ...