UNIVERSITY LECTURERS AGREES TO MARK ADVANCED LEVEL PAPERS

FUTA decides to join A/L paper marking   University lecturers have decided to take part in the GCE Advanced Level paper marking process. Speaking at a media briefing today afternoon (04) Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) spokesman – Senior…

VITAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY EXAMINATION CHIEF

Examinations chief issues announcement   The Commissioner-General of Examinations said that sufficient applications have been received for the evaluation of answer sheets for 52 subjects of the A/L Examination. He further said that the application period for 11 other subjects…

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2023 (PRESIDENTIAL) IS OFF THE BLOCKS

Presidential Educational Scholarship Program 2023, commences   The President’s Fund and the Ministry of Education jointly implemented a scholarship program for students who excelled in the GCE O/L examination, under the guidance of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The Zonal Education Offices considers…

UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA COMPUTER FACULTY HAS NOT RELEASED RESULTS FOR ONE YEAR

Computer faculty at UoK hasn’t issued results in 12 months!   Mr. Wasantha Mudalige, Convener of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) disclosed that the Faculty of Computing and Technology – University of Kelaniya has not issued results for 12…

PRIOR TO DECIDING TO MARK A/L PAPERS FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION WANTS TO MEET PRESIDENT

FUTA wants to meet Prez before deciding on A/L paper marking   A decision on evaluating 2022 GCE A/L Examination answer scripts will be taken following a discussion to be held with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Federation of University Teachers’ Associations…

WHEN RECRUITING TEACHERS ENGLISH KNOWLEDGE SHOULD BE FOCUSSED

English compulsory when recruiting teachers: President Steps will be taken to provide English education in every school within the next 10 years and to make English compulsory when recruiting teachers, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.The President made these remarks while joining…

RANIL WOWS TO CREATE A SUITABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR 21ST CENTURY

Education system suitable for 21st century will be created – President President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the pivotal role of education in shaping the future of the country, and announced his plans to establish a modern education system that aligns with…

GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS TO REOPEN TODAY

School opening: Notice from Education Ministry   All Government schools will reopen tomorrow (17) as scheduled, Ministry of Education said in a statement. 2023-04-16

IN GAL OYA AREA DHAMMA SCHOOL A FEMALE STUDENT STABBED

Female student stabbed at Dhamma school   A female student has been injured after being stabbed at a Dhamma school in the Gal Oya area today (02) morning. The victim has been identified as a 11th Grade student and is…

SRI LANKAN STUDENTS OFFERED INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS

Indian scholarships announced for Sri Lankan students   The Government of India has been extending scholarships for the children of estate workers for G.C.E. Advanced Level, Undergraduate courses and Vocational/Technical education in Government Technical Colleges in Sri Lanka. Students who…