‘Infotel 2017′- National ICT Exhibition at BMICH
‘Infotel 2017′- the National ICT Exhibition in progress at the BMICH since Thursday (2), drew large crowds including schoolchildren. The event coincides with the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Federation of IT Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS). Infotel is the flagship event of FITIS. Pix by Athula Devapriya.
Over 9,000 more teachers to be transferred
More than 9,000 more Teachers serving in National Schools (NS) are to be transferred next month, to ease administrative issues and strike a balance on staff. This would be in addition to some 3,000 Teachers serving in GCE Advanced Level (A/L) classes of NSs, who were transferred recently. “There were discrepancies in the schools’ transfer [...]
3 Faculties of Jaffna University remain indefinitely closed
Three Faculties of the Jaffna University remain closed indefinitely due to protests by undergraduates demanding the Govt resolve issues concerning Tamil prisoners still in custody. Officials said the Student Unions have also locked the premises, preventing the entry of staff members, thereby crippling the administrative activities of the Faculties of Arts, Management and Science. However, [...]
New syllabus for Non-Formal & Special Education sector
The Ministry of Education (MoE) is to prepare a new syllabus for the Non-Formal & Special Education sector, with the support of Japanese and Korean experts. A digital based syllabus for the next 3 years will be prepared under the programme, which will be funded by Japan and Korea. A team of 25 representatives from [...]
Over 100,000 teacher promotions in limbo as provision in last Service Minute expires
Over 100,000 Teacher promotions are in limbo due to the provision in the last Teacher Service Minute (TSM) issued in 2014, and expiring this year. Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said the date given under this TSM of 23.10.2014, makes it redundant to qualify at an Efficiency Bar exam held by the Ministry of Education (MoE), [...]
Mahinda College Wiz Kids at Information Technology
Mahinda College Galle were winners of the Information Technology competition held at S. Thoma’s College, Mt Lavinia. They won the Software category, and came 2nd and 3rd place in Graphic Designing. The victorious team celebrate. Pic by S. Lokukarawita.
Mahinda College Wiz Kids at Information Technology
Mahinda College Galle were winners of the Information Technology competition held at S. Thoma’s College, Mt Lavinia. They won the Software category, and came 2nd and 3rd place in Graphic Designing. The victorious team celebrate. Pic by S. Lokukarawita.
Ruhunu Magam Yovunpuraya – 2017 in Weeraketiya from Nov.1-5
M.N. Piyaratne Kataragama Ruhunu Magam Yovunpuraya – 2017, commenced at Yovun Senanka Centre, Weeraketiya in the Hambantota district on Wednesday (1), under the patronage of the Minister of Housing & Construction, Sajith Premadasa. This ‘Yovunpuraya’ will be held till Nov.5, with 1,800 youth displaying their Youth skills. ‘Yovunpuraya’ is held as a Youth Camp with [...]
Rural Schoolgirl’s hard-won Gold medal stolen
The Schools Gold Medal for Sinhala Language & Literature, won by G.S. Kasuni Deshani of Vidyasagara MV Kalladiya, was stolen last week, according to a complaint lodged at the Puttalam Police. Vidyasagara MV Kalladiya is located in a difficult area in the Puttalam district, and the School won the Gold medal in a 2017 School [...]
Rs 380m expansion of University infrastructure
The Ministry of Higher Education & Highways intends to develop university infrastructure between 2018-2019, at an estimated cost of Rs 380 million, said Cabinet spokesman Gayantha Karunathilake. Among the projects is the expansion of the Dept of Electrical & Electronic Engineering of the University of Peradeniya, construction of a 3-storied hostel for foreign student monks [...]
National Innovation Day
Minister of Science, Technology & Research, Susil Premajayantha presents an award to a student involved in a new innovation. The event coincided with National Innovation Day.
Centralised Document Delivery Service for University Academics
The Consortium of Sri Lankan Academic Libraries (CONSAL) has established a centralised Document Delivery Service (DDS). The DDS is provided through the British Library Document Supply Service (BLDSS) with funding from the University Grants Commission (UGC), said the University of Sri Jayawardenapura. “The objective is to fulfil the scholarly Literature needs of Sri Lankan academics,” [...]
AVK Chief Guest at Richmond College Prize-Giving
Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was the Chief Guest at the Prize-Giving of Richmond College, Galle, recently. Home Affairs Minister Vajira Abeywardena was also present at the event. Pic by Sirangika Lokukarawita
Past pupils protest removal of Alma Mater from Dutch fortress
Past pupils of All Saints College, Galle, this week held a protest and handed over a petition to the District Secretary. All Saints College began as an educational institution in 1867, under the patronage of Lord Peter and the Anglican Church.
Gampaha Police gift Drum to Ambaraluwa MMV
A base drum valued at Rs 13,000 was gifted to the Ambaraluwa MMV by Gampaha SSP Muditha Pusella, at the request of its Principal Mrs J.A.B. Elain Perera. The drum was handed over to the Western Band of Ambaraluwa Vidyalaya as a Police Community Responsibility by the Gampaha Police Division. Picture shows Gampaha SSP Mudhitha [...]
Medical litigation causes serious concern to Medical profession- SLSIM President
The President of the Sri Lanka Society of Internal Medicine (SLSIM) Dr Vasantha Dissanayake said the increasing incidence of Medical litigation is a cause of great concern among the medical profession, leading to the practise of defensive medicine, costing the patient more. This has affected the quality of care and hence, the doctor-patient relationship. Dr [...]
Lessons for child-patients in State hospitals by NCE Teachers
The Ministry of Education (MoE) intends to appoint Teachers to serve in leading State hospitals where children are undergoing treatment for long periods warded, to prevent disruption to their education, said an official. The official said a pilot programme introducing Teachers from National Colleges of Education has been a success. He said that, 5 Teachers, [...]
Student traffic wardens presented uniforms
Students of Mullaithivu Maha Vidyalayam were given uniforms for use as student traffic wardens to prevent road accidents near school premises. Presided by Provincial Senior Police Superintendent T. Kanesanathan, 20 students were given uniforms. The designated students will engage in controlling traffic under the guidance of Traffic Police officials. Meanwhile, 25 Grade 5 students who [...]
Royalists down Joes to claim Boys’ title
Royal College overcame St. Joseph’s College by 48-33 to win the ‘ThePapare Basketball Championship’ after an exciting Boys’ final, which took place at the Henry Pedris Courts in Colombo. St. Joseph`s emerged runners-up in the 2016 edition while Royal College emerged second runners-up. This season, Royal College beat Asian International School in their respective semi-final [...]
Royal oarsmen paint Beira Lake in Blue and Gold
Royal College Rowing outfit improved their tally to 20 wins to Thomians 23 wins at the 48th Annual Rowing Regatta and emerged winners of the coveted Double Oars Trophy and the Overall T.N. Fernando Memorial Trophy out rowing S. Thomas’ College at the Beira Lake last weekend. It was the Royal captain Hashen Hettigoda, leading [...]
Musaeus win Orange Ball Tennis tournament
Musaeus College won the Orange Ball Junior Tennis tournament beating Newstead Balika Negombo at 3-2 in the final at the SLTA courts, Greenpath. There were groups A and B. A group consisted Ave Maria, Musaeus College, St. Josephs College Negombo, Kalutara Vidyalaya and Hillwood College Kandy while B group consisted – Newstead Balika, Bishops College, [...]
Holy Cross shuttlers impress
Gampaha Holy Cross College, a school making a name in the schools’ badminton arena had made notable performances which had brought numerous accolades to their alma mater in the recent past. Under the guidance of former Nalandian Mahesha Ekanayake, an international qualified coach two young lasses Dewmi Dissanayake and Dishmi Dias stole the limelight at [...]