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Tragic Mass Murder Shocks Community: Sri Lankan Family Killed in Canada, Father Survives

Toronto, Canada — A devastating tragedy struck a Sri Lankan family in Ottawa, Canada, as Dhanushka Wickramasinghe returned home from work to a horrific sight. His wife and four young children had been brutally killed, with Wickramasinghe himself sustaining injuries in the attack. Despite his injuries, he managed to subdue the suspect, a 19-year-old Sri Lankan student living with the family who has been charged with the murders. The details of the tragic incident unfolded …

Tragic Mass Shooting Leaves Family of Sri Lankan Nationals Dead in Ottawa Suburb

Ottawa, Canada – Ottawa police are investigating a tragic incident that left four children and two adults dead, with another person injured, following an attack by a lone individual in a suburb of Ottawa. Police Chief Eric Stubbs initially referred to the incident as a “mass shooting,” although officials have not confirmed this yet. The harrowing scene unfolded Wednesday night when police responded to a townhouse in Barrhaven just before 11 p.m. The bodies were …

Investigation Launched into Dialysis Patient Deaths at Sri Lankan Hospital

In Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, a troubling situation has emerged at the local hospital, where the dialysis section has been abruptly closed following a series of patient deaths. Concerns are high as authorities suspect a potential infection may be at the root of these tragic outcomes. The Health Ministry has responded by forming a committee led by Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala to investigate and uncover the cause of these fatalities. This development serves as a …

Violent Assault Case Involving Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party Members Heads to Mediation Board

MORATUWA, Sri Lanka – Two members of the Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party (SEP) were assaulted last year, and their assailants recently appeared in court to face legal proceedings. Dehin Wasantha, an employee at Moratuwa University, and Lakshman Fernando, a full-time SEP worker, were attacked by two individuals on November 30. The accused, identified as Indika Perera and Suranga Piyawardena, are president and secretary, respectively, of the People’s Progressive Employees Union branch at Moratuwa University. …