Police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting university students near the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo a short while ago.
The protest march was organized by the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) over several issues including the private medical college in Malabe (SAITM.
Earlier today, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court turned down a request made by police to issue a stay order preventing the protest.
Captured here are images from the protest
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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