- Last Update 2024-07-17 16:41:00
In-pictures: Education professionals join IUSF satyagraha
University lecturers and school teachers today joined a satyagraha demanding the government to withdraw proposed amendments to the General Sir John Kotelawala National Defence University Act.
The satyagraha was organized by the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) near the Fort railway station on Monday.
IUSF’s Convener Wasantha Mudalige said a letter has been sent to all Members of Parliament by Chief Government Whip Johnston Fernando with proposed amendments to the Act and requesting MPs to propose changes/ introduce amendments by March 08.
“Despite the assurance in August last year to temporarily hold introducing amendments to the Act, the government is now planning to introduce amendments thereby privatising, militarising the education system and changing the whole higher education structure,” he said.
He charged the government for its attempts to oppress the student movement by delaying the fully opening of state universities. (Pix by M.D.Nissanka)
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- July 11, 2024 - 1216 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 274 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
- July 12, 2024 - 272 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 272 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
Related Articles
IN PIX: Samurdhi officers on protest
- 17/07/2024 - 10 - 0
Three Sri Lankans among 16 missing after ship capsizes off Oman
- 17/07/2024 - 70 - 0
High-level committee to oversee security arrangements of presidential candidates
- 17/07/2024 - 61 - 0
Fairly heavy rains likely today
- 17/07/2024 - 48 - 0
Leave Comments