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Amritsar police rescue 2 Sri Lankan nationals from fake travel agents

Two Sri Lankan nationals, Kanishka and Sumardhan, were rescued by the Amritsar police from kidnappers in Hoshiarpur. The victims were part of a group of six Sri Lankan citizens who were lured by fake travel agents promising work visas for Albania. According to Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, the victims arrived in India on December 2 and were in Delhi when they met a Sri Lankan national, Asitha, who introduced them to two Indian nationals. The accused took 3,000 US dollars from the

02 Jan, 2025

Perera century secures Sri Lanka consolation win in NZ

Top-order batsman Kusal Perera smashed 101 off 46 balls to set up Sri Lanka’s consolation seven-run victory in the final T20 International against New Zealand, who won the three-match series 2-1 in Nelson. Perera reached his 100 in 44 balls to power Sri Lanka to a commanding 5-218, with skipper Charith Asalanka (46) chipping in with a 24-ball cameo. New Zealand wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay took a stunning catch to dismiss Pathum Nissanka after the Sri Lankan opener had top-edged Matt Henry. Hay

02 Jan, 2025

Probe on absence of children sitting for A/L from school

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that an investigation should be launched over the absence of children studying for the Advanced Level examination, from school. She emphasized that no child should miss out on educational opportunities for any reason. The Prime Minister made these remarks during an observation tour of the Maharagama National Institute of Education. Speaking further, Dr. Amarasuriya highlighted the concerning trend of declining attendance in Advanced Level classrooms,

02 Jan, 2025