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The University of Sri Jayawardenepura will be temporarily closed from 6.00 pm today following a clash between two groups, the university administration announced.Therefore, all students have been instructed to vacate the university premises by 6.00 pm today (12).The university administration has so far not provided any information related to the parties that were involved in the clash or the reopening date of the university.

Six players from Rathgama, Devapathiraja College have been selected for the Sri Lanka U19 Girls squad touring Australia for the upcoming tri-series with Australia and New Zealand.Six players from Devapathiraja College in Rathgama include Sumudu Nisansala, Sanjana Kavindi, Rashmi Nethranjali, Hiruni Hansika, Shehara Induwari, and Nethagi Isuranjali.Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain TM Dilshan’s daughter Limansa Tilalkaratne who earlier this year arrived from Australia is also part of the Sri Lanka squad for the tour.The squad will be captained by Manudi Nanayakkara of Prince of Wales college, Moratuwa.The 16-member squad will compete in both T20 and 50-over matches, with the series…

Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, who steered economic growth during the 1990s but was later jailed for human rights abuses stemming from a bloody war against Maoist rebels, died on Wednesday. He was aged 86.Close colleagues visited him earlier in the day, reporting that he was in a critical condition.“After a long battle with cancer, our father… has just departed to meet the Lord,” his daughter Keiko Fujimori wrote in a message on X, also signed by the former leader’s other children.Fujimori, the son of Japanese immigrants, was the little-known chancellor of a farming university when elected to office in…

Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president moments after the end of Tuesday night’s presidential debate against Donald Trump.The pop star made her announcement in an Instagram post signed as “Childless Cat Lady” – a reference to comments by Trump’s running mate JD Vance.Her post, breaking her silence on the 2024 vote, explained: “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.”Within 24 hours of her announcement, nearly 340,000 people had visited the voter registration website, vote.gov, using a custom link created and shared by Swift.Swift, who also backed…

The Middle East is a region situated at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia, comprising countries with diverse cultures and histories. It’s an area of interest to the world with its authenticity, religious significance, and strategic location. Unfortunately, the region is also often associated with political instability, terrorism, and high crime rates.According to the data suggested by the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2023 that’s prepared and published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait are the safest countries in the region. These countries offer a unique blend of traditional and…

A total of 350 prisoners serving sentences for minor offences in prisons islandwide are slated to be released today (12) to mark Prisoners’ Day, says the Prisons Spokesman and the Prisons Commissioner Gamini B. Dissanayake.He stated that the prisoners in question, selected from prisons across the country based on conditions, will be released on a state pardon through powers vested with the President.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has endorsed the certificate on the National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Bill today (11) in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.The second reading of the Bill, aimed at amending the National Minimum Wage Act No. 3 of 2016, took place in Parliament on September 3. The Bill was passed without any amendments or a vote.Accordingly, the Bill will now be recognized as the National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Act No. 48 of 2024.

Sri Lankan athletes have clinched a total of nine medals including three gold, three silver and three bronze on the opening day of the 4th South Asian Junior Athletics Championships 2024 in India on Wednesday (11). Accordingly, Sri Lanka’s Merone Wijesinghe won gold in the Men’s 100m final with a timing of 10.41 seconds while Dineth Weeraratna (10.49s) took silver in the same event.Meanwhile, Tharushi Abeyshika has won the gold medal while Sansala Himashini has secured the bronze in the Women’s 800m final.In the Men’s 800m final, Sri Lankan athlete Savindu Avishka has won the gold medal.Shanella Anne Wijetungage won bronze…

A complaint has been lodged against an individual who participated in a political rally and threatened supporters of other parties through a video message. The 47 year old individual, a resident of Kiribathgoda is a former major of the Sri Lanka Army, Police said. Accordingly an investigation was launched into the complaint lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on September 7 by a member of Parliament, Police said.The video in question had been referred to the Government Analyst to verify the voice of the individual, while he had also been summoned to the CID to record a statement. Several organisations had lodged…

Following Sri Lanka’s thrilling victory against England, cricket legend Ian Bishop has posed a critical question for the future of Sri Lanka’s pace attack.After a match-winning performance from fast bowlers Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando, Bishop raised concerns about the team’s ability to maintain their fitness and establish them as the core of the Test bowling lineup.“Can Sri Lanka now get Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando to their optimum fitness level, keep them fit, and base their Test bowling lineup around those two for the next four years at least?” Bishop questioned after witnessing their superb display against a formidable…