The Education Ministry has decided to grant the first holiday of the first phase of the third school term on Friday, November 22. This decision was made in light of the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) Examination. Accordingly, the third phase of the third school term will begin on January 2, 2025.
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The Supreme Court today issued an interim order suspending the release of results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination held on September 15. The Supreme Court made this order pursuant to the Fundamental Rights petitions filed by several students along with their parents, seeking an order to cancel the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.
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Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to ever win the competition. The 21-year-old, a competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer, beat more than 120 other contestants to win the annual beauty pageant in Mexico City on Saturday night. She was applauded by other contestants on stage as she accepted the tiara …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has retained the Ministries of Defence, Finance and Economic Development and the Digital Economy. The new cabinet of 22 ministers was sworn in this morning at the Presidential Secretariat. 1. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake – Minister of Defence, Finance and Economic Development and Digital Economy 2. PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya – Minister of Education, Higher Education and …
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Instagram, is one of the popular photo and video-sharing platforms which is popular enough between students and younger people. Many users who have public accounts might not realise but their photos and videos could be seen in Google Search results. But this could be saved, if you prioritise your privacy and want to prevent this, you can do that by …
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In the shocking revelation in the Jhansi Medical College fire, there was a short circuit in the ward at around 5:00 pm on Friday but the staff ignored it, said sources. According to sources, the first short circuit was ignored and when another short circuit occurred at around 10:45 pm, the NICU ward caught fire due to which 10 infants lost …
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The Korean Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Association has expressed its commitment to support Sri Lanka in advancing the agriculture sector and enhancing related employment opportunities. Additionally, the association has agreed to provide technical assistance and training resources essential for the development of the fishing industry. These topics were highlighted during a meeting held today (13) at the Presidential Secretariat …
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The government has announced a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates to Sri Lankans living abroad through Sri Lankan embassies, aimed at providing greater convenience to the expatriate community. The program will be launched as a pilot project across seven selected foreign missions, including the embassies in Kuwait, Japan, and Qatar, and the consulates in …
Continue ReadingThe newly appointed Board of Directors of the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) will convene for their first meeting this afternoon (13). Dr. Hans Wijeyasuriya, recently appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the Principal Presidential Advisor on Digital Economy, will chair the board in a non-executive role. Dr. Wijeyasuriya’s leadership reflects a commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s digital …
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South Korean actor Song Jae Lim, known for his breakout role in the K-drama The Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead on Tuesday in his Seoul home. The 39-year-old, who began his career as a model, rose to prominence in the period drama in 2012, before going on to star in other variety shows and television series. Reports say …
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