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Ministers De Silva, Alahapperuma assume office
Ministers Nimal Siripala de Silva and Dullas Alahapperuma assumed office today (Nov 22) after being sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning.
De Silva will oversee the Ministries of Justice, Human Rights & Legal Reforms, while Alahapperuma will serve as Minister of Education, Sports and Youth Affairs.
Upon assuming office Education Minister Alahapperuma observed that the President, in his national policy, has given prominence to education only next to national security.
He pointed out that the education system needs to undergo changes in order to suit the modern generation of children, as a part of building the country.
Alahapperuma requested ministry staff to avoid using public funds to organise a welcoming ceremony for him.
He stressed that posters or banners depicting him or Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa too should not be displayed within the premises of the ministry.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1214 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- 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.
- July 16, 2024 - 272 - 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.
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