ITEC, International Students’ Day at Taj Samudra
A joint celebration to mark ITEC Day (Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation) and International Students’ Day was held at the Hotel Ball Room on Thursday (23), with Minister of Transport & Civil Aviation, Nimal Siripala De Silva as Chief Guest.
Principals with over 10 years in a school will be transferred: Akila
All Principals having served continuously for over 10 years in a National school, will be transferred to other schools soon, said Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. He said, “The 3rd stage of Teacher transfers from National schools currently under way, will be completed by the end of the month. Under this scheme, some 5,473 Teachers [...]
NICs for GCE O/L candidates from April
School candidates, 15 years and above, sitting for the GCE O/L exam this year will be issued National Identity Cards (NIC) beginning from April, said Commissioner General of the Dept of Registration of Persons, P. Viyani Gunathialaka, A detailed circular in this regard has been sent to all school principals islandwide. Applications, along with a [...]
Matara Rahula and St Mary’s Matara Walk
The Matara Rahula Walk and the St Mary’s Matara Walk took place last week. Both events drew a large number of past and present students and the staff for the event. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk.
ITEC, International Students’ Days celebrated at Taj Samudra
The joint celebration of Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day and International Students’ Day on Thursday (23) at Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo, had Sri Lankan alumni of Higher Education in India, expressing their experiences of the Indian Education system. Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala De Silva was the Chief Guest on [...]
State-of-the-art ‘Technology Centre’ for St. Patrick’s, Jaffna
A state-of-the-art ‘Technology Centre’ at St. Patrick’s College, Jaffna, was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday. The Centre, constructed at a cost of Rs 30 million, funded by the College’s local and expatriate past pupils, will assist students with the Technology subjects. While vesting the new ‘Technology Centre’ with the student community of [...]
Voucher system for school uniforms to continue despite criticism: AVK
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has decided to continue with the Voucher system for school uniforms, despite protests, but will consider increasing the payment for material, said Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. A special Committee has been appointed to review the current payment scheme to students, for a possible increase in the amount paid, for [...]
RTI response, MoE tops the list
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has topped the list of government ministries in their promptness to release information to the public, under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. According to the MoE, a survey conducted by the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) reveals that, of the 32 Ministries dealing with the public, Education, Public Administration [...]
Prof Upul Dissanayake re-elected VC of Peradeniya University
The present Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Peradeniya (UoP), Prof. Upul B. Dissanayake received the highest number of votes (23) at the University Council election for a new VC, held last week. Of the other candidates, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health Dept, Prof. Saman Dharmaratne received 7 votes and former [...]