Anything free, even Education, taken for granted and abused
Protests by undergraduates leads to disruption of educational activities as well as cause severe inconvenience to the public. Over 60 protests have been held in the past 6 months. Pix by Lal S. Kumara
Rs 5.6b, 17-storey complex for Colombo Uni. Medical Faculty
The Medical Faculty of the University of Colombo (UoC) is to have a 17-storey building costing more than Rs 5.6 billion, by 2020. The project once completed in three stages from this year will provide a range of facilities for the undergrads. Initially, the Cabinet had approved the proposal in 2000, but due to the [...]
US$ 56.9 m loan for National Centre for Creating E-Learning Resources
The Government has approved a proposal to raise a US$ 56.9 million loan for the establishment of a National Centre for Creating E-Learning Resources, for teaching through Computers. Under the plan the the Ministry of Education is to formalise applying Information Technology (IT) in Schools. The proposal is to provide Computers and Accessories to all [...]
S’gamuwa Uni.,NARA in MoU for new Degree prog.
Sabaragamuwa University and the National Aquatic Resources Agency [NARA (Research & Development)] signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to give full effect to a Degree programme conducted by the University. The Faculty of Geomatics of Sabaragamuwa University initiated a new Degree programme, ‘Bsc (Hons) Surveying Sciences/Hydrographic Surveying’, in 2015 which has obtained recognition from the [...]
Ragging forces Eastern Uni. to shut down Faculty of Healthcare Sciences
The Eastern University administration shut down the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences following serious ragging incidents, and will remain closed for more than two weeks. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. T. Jayasingam told the Sunday Times that the incidents had gone beyond the control of the administration hence, the immediate step to shut down the Faculty. “The [...]
Cabinet approvals for the welfare and benefit of children
A series of Cabinet approvals for the welfare and benefit of children were granted this week. Among the decisions are: Make ‘Health’ a compulsory subject for the GCE (O/L) exam, as per proposal submitted by the Committee of Experts on Educational Reforms, and to be implemented on the approval of the National Education Commission. Take [...]
10 Master’s Scholarships to Korea for Govt officers
In line with its long established tradition of assisting in capacity building of Sri Lanka Government officers, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Sri Lanka, will offer all inclusive Scholarships for Master’s Degree programmes to 10 selected government officials. The Degree programmes will be conducted at reputed Universities in the Republic of Korea in the [...]
English Drama, Essay Competition by Walasmulla Education Zone
The Walasmulla Education Zone organised an English Drama and Essay competition at the Wimalajothi Auditorium. Students in the Walasmulla Education zone participated in the competition. Picture shows the items in progress. By W.G. Nelka, Kirama.
MoU for a Research Unit to eradicate Diabetes
An MoU was signed at the Presidential Office on June 5, for the establishment of a Research Unit for research into the causes of Diabetes, by Diabetes Eradication Programme Director Asela Iddawela and Kelaniya University Vice Chancellor Prof. D.M.Samarasinghe. The objective of the project is to disseminate the database to all districts in the Research [...]
Galle Face Green goes clean courtesy Asian Grammar School
Asian Grammar School (AGS), Gothatuwa New Town, Colombo, initiated a “Cleaning & Awareness Project” at Galle Face Green (GFG) last Saturday (2), to coincide with World Environment Day on June 5. The programme was conducted in keeping with the School’s 2018 theme “Beat plastic pollution” and the slogan “Moving towards a plastic-free future”. June 2 [...]
Science Day at President College, Galle,
Science Day was held on June 1 at President College, Galle, with the participation of some Girls’ schools in the district. The sponsor was the Sri |Lanka Science Development Council as an assignment for 2018. Lectures on Science topics were given by scholars to Advanced Level students. Space Science lecture and demonstration was conducted by [...]
Campaign highlights Violence against Children
Children in Puttalam are in the forefront to hand over a petition to the President, against violence and humiliations faced by children. The Youth Front to fight ‘Violence against Children’, organised an educative programme and a street drama in Puttalam, appealing to the authorities to rise against humiliation and violence against children. A group comprising [...]
1st in the Island at 2017 A/L Aminda Wimalaweera of Mahamaya felicitated
Aminda Wimalaweera of Mahamaya Girls’ College who came first in the Island, at the 2017 GCE Advanced Level examination, was felicitated at her school by Chief Minister (CM) cum Provincial Education Minister Sarath Ekanayake. The CM also presented certificates to two others who were among the Top 10. Certificates were also presented to 169 students [...]