Kotagala student dies following fielding accident while playing cricket

Transportation of beef and mutton temporarily suspended

The transportation of beef and mutton at district and provincial level has been temporarily suspended with immediate effect. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered to suspend the transportation of beef and mutton at district and provincial level with immediate effect in order to safeguard public health considering the sudden death of cattle, buffalo and goats in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. The President has also instructed the relevant district officers and the Police to act respon

10 Dec, 2022

Air quality in parts of Sri Lanka drops again

The air quality in parts of Sri Lanka dropped again today forcing the authorities to urge the public to take precautions. The air quality had dropped to unhealthy levels in Colombo and a few other cities on Thursday but improved yesterday (Friday). However, data showed that the air quality had dropped to unhealthy levels once again today, including in Colombo. Health authorities urged the public to wear masks and stay indoors as much as possible. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Dec, 2022

University students assault former VC and son

A group of university students assaulted the former Vice Chancellor of the Peradeniya University, Professor Athula Senaratne and his son and damaged their house. The Police said that the attack had taken place over an incident involving Senaratne’s son. Senaratne’s son was accused by the students of crashing his car into a parked motorcycle. Approximately 300 students had stormed Senaratne’s official residence and damaged the property. They had also assaulted Senaratne and his son before the

11 Dec, 2022