Students in Anamaduwa enjoy their new library
Students in the Anamaduwa area make use of the new library opened by the Pradeshiya Sabhawa at a cost of Rs 5.5 million. The library was opened by the Wayamba Province Local Government Commissioner Indika Illangakoon, and a book exhibition and sale was arranged to celebrate the occasion. Pic by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
Ten more universities for Sri Lanka
The Government is proposing to establish ten new universities in districts which currently do not have universities. Higher Education Minister Bandula Gunawardane told the Education Times these universities will provide degrees related to technology. Discussions have already been held with the University Grants Commission to prepare the curriculum to be followed at these universities. Information [...]
No sports practices in schools due to COVID situation
The Education Ministry has requested all schools to refrain from sports training and practices due to the spread of COVID-19 in the country. In a notice issued to all schools recently, the Ministry said the gazette notification of 2013 will be re-imposed disallowing under-13 students taking part in contact sports. The Ministry said the gazette [...]
Education unions oppose Ministry decision on classroom student numbers
The Education Ministry’s decision to have up to 40 students in a school classroom next year, was severely criticised by education unions. They said this decision goes against a Supreme Court order. In a press conference last week Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said the Attorney General has granted permission for schools to have 40 students in [...]
Postponed A/L exams and scrapped term tests among this year’s party promises
Restructuring the education system, postponing this year’s Advanced Level examinations, scrapping term tests from Grade One to Five are among promises included in this year’s general elections party manifestos. The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will stick to last year’s victorious Presidential election manifesto. “Three schools in each divisional secretariat will be upgraded and provided [...]
Online courses for Korean language teachers in Sri Lanka
The National Institute of Education (NIE), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, has introduced an innovative approach to teacher training in the Korean Language. Under this new initiative , the National Institute of Education’s Classical Languages and Foreign Languages Unit and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, recently launched an [...]
Procrastination is a Venom
Many of us have opened doors to be stung by many detrimental stings which have hindered our capacity to be victorious in all avenues of life. These stings have become a very powerful influence in our lives, so much so that they have taken control of our inner control system, the Body – Soul and [...]
Every safe vote matters…….!
A General Election is one of the paramount national events of any country. The Rotaract Club of Law Faculty, Colombo University has launched a novel project branded ‘ Viral Vote’ to share the concept of ‘ Safe Voting’ in the up and coming General Elections of Sri Lanka scheduled for 5th of August 2020. [...]
ACCA offers exemption for other professional accountancy qualifications
To reach far on the corporate ladder, professionals are expected to furnish more and more paper qualifications to support their experiences and skill levels. As such, more often than not they are faced with the dilemma of spending time studying the same old theories and lessons over and over under differently named qualifications and courses. [...]
Do you have the opportunity to Study in the European Union?
The opportunity for a child to have an European education was one of the most respected opportunities even in earlier times. It is widely believed that Europeans have a unique educational strategy of creating and socialising not only an educated individual but also a disciplined and an efficient person. Now all the Sri Lankans have [...]
IIHS introduces “Doctor of Nursing” programme in Sri Lanka
International Institute of Health Science (IIHS), Sri Lanka’s premier and leading healthcare education institute renowned for the high quality education provided for nurses in Sri Lanka has once again taken nursing education to a new realm by offering a Doctor of Nursing to help further to address the health care training needs of the nurses [...]
Study Medicine in SLMC recognised State Medical Universities in Australia, USA, Europe and Russia
Choosing a Medical University is one of the most crucial decisions of your life and it’s important that you absorb as much information as possible about the choices in front of you. However, most of you wish to travel overseas to various destinations to pursue your dream of becoming a successful medical doctor. Australia, U.S.A, [...]
Over 25 Scholarships up to 100% Awarded by 7 Prestigious Australian Universities to Complete the ANC Foundation or Diploma Programme in Sri Lanka
The best way to move towards your dreams is to set things in motion even amidst glaring hurdles. ANC Education, the leading institute for Australian Higher Education in the country equips you to be ready for when the world recovers, and has paved the way for students to obtain excellent scholarship opportunities awarded by prestigious [...]
Communication Skills for Companies to go forward in New Normal
Even as Sri Lanka and the world is facing overwhelming challenges with Covid 19, new and innovative strategies are needed more than ever for survival and growth. Whatever the challenges are, staff are the most valuable resource of any organisation. Staff at all levels need to be extra smart, work hard and shine in communication. [...]
The Chinese debt trap and Sri Lanka in bated breath: Jest or Reality?
Sri Lanka, a country acclaimed for its distinguished location in the East-West trade route has ample potential and the quintessential geopolitical advantage for becoming the key logistics hub in South Asia. In reference to the past decades, the Indian Ocean has been an emerging growth pole for trading over two thirds of global oil shipments [...]
Post Covid-19 trends impact on retail sector in Sri Lanka
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the biggest disruptors of life and business in the recent history. Apart from creating a sense of caution, fear and concern in people’s mind, it has also severely impacted most commercial activities. While most of the Sri Lankan businesses are trying to shift their operations to an online [...]