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PM Harini meets UNICEF delegation to discuss education sector recovery | Sri Lanka News | Ada Derana | Truth First
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (327+ words) Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with a delegation from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to discuss ongoing efforts to support the recovery of the education sector following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. Discussions focused on…...
Applications for scholarship admissions to be accepted from Jan 15 to Feb 15
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (279+ words) The acceptance of applications for grade 6 admissions for the year 2018 based on the merit list of the Grade 5 scholarship examination will take place from January 15 to February 15, 2018." The application form for potential candidates can be downloaded from the official Education…...
Power cut schedule from May 22 to June 01
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (373+ words) The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced the electricity demand management schedule from 22nd of May to 1st of June to facilitate the G. C. E. Ordinary Level examination." Accordingly, the regulator said there will be no power cuts on Sundays of…...
Dilith raises concerns over proposed 2026 A/L exam schedule
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (359+ words) The leader of 'Sarvajana Balaya', Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera has expressed concern over the government's decision to hold the 2026 G. C. E. Advanced Level examination in August, claiming that the move would significantly reduce students' preparation time. In a post published on…...
Schools to continue until August 7 for 2026 A/L candidates
1+ day, 35+ min ago (319+ words) The Ministry of Education has informed students scheduled to sit for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (G. C. E.) Advanced Level Examination that schools will remain open until August 7, 2026, allowing students to utilize the remaining classroom sessions for revision and final preparation. According…...
Lectures suspended for Kelaniya 2nd year science students
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (118+ words) Sri Lanka ranked second most peaceful nation in South Asia Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga climbs to third in world rankings Colombo HC dismisses Shashi Weerawansa's appeal over passport case 12-hour water cut in several areas from 7pm New maximum retail prices…...
Schools issued instructions on face covering clothing and helmets
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (288+ words) The Ministry of Education has issued a letter to school principals to ensure that teachers and staff members comply with the Gazette prohibiting face covering clothing and certain motorcycle helmets that prevent the identification of a person." The move comes…...
Students have become a challenge to teachers " President
3+ day, 44+ min ago (166+ words) Children in classroom have now become a challenge to the teachers, says President Maithripala Sirisena. The reason for this is that the children are now pursuing new knowledge through new technology, according to him. President stated this attending the ceremony…...
Non-programmable calculators allowed at selected govt exams " Siyambalapitiya
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (241+ words) The government has decided to allow the use of non-programmable calculators for selected government exams, says State Minister of Education Services Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. Addressing an event of a school in Wennappuwa, the State Minister said the government will be taking…...
Buddhist Dhamma schools to reopen in August
3+ day, 11+ min ago (185+ words) Buddhist Dhamma schools, which are currently closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, will recommence under two stages, stated the Department of Buddhist Affairs. Accordingly, Grades 1 to 5 of Dhamma schools will reopen on August 23 and Grades 6 to 13 will reopen on August…...