Trapped miners found dead 
Trapped miners found deadDecember 23, 2013
The bodies of the two miners who were trapped underground in a gem mine that collapsed in Angammana, Rathnapura have been recovered by the Rathnapura Fire Brigade.
The Rathnapura Fire Brigade yesterday conducted rescue operations in an attempt to rescue the miners who were trapped 30 feet underground after the mine they were working flooded with water.
The reason for the deaths is believed to be drowning after the mine was flooded.
Principle arrested for assaulting student
ByKamal Suraweera-December 23, 2013
Principle arrested for assaulting student
A principal of a government school in Madolkale who conducted private English classes in Wattegama area has been arrested by the police, for severely punishing a female student who attended his class.
The principal had reportedly assaulted the student who attended his class, which resulted in the child being hospitalised. The student is currently receiving at the Wattegama Provincial Hospital due to a part of her ear being damaged due to the assault.
The principal has been arrested due to a complaint lodged by the student's father.
