Comedy Play ‘Romba Thanks’ to be staged at Elphinstone Theatre The stage comedy Romba Thanks will be performed on September 18, at the Elphinstone Theater in Maradana, with shows scheduled for 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Directed by Sajeewa Malmalaarachchige…
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50:50ASSESSMENT SYSTEM AND WEIGHTED MARKS PROPOSAL IN NEW EDUCATION REFORMS
– A 50:50 assessment system combining continuous and summative assessments has been proposed under Sri Lanka’s new education reforms, the Education Ministry said.Under the proposed system, 50% of a student’s assessment would be based on continuous assessments, while the remaining…
FIRE IN CARGO SHIP LEAVES TWENTY FIVE DEAD
Twenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China Twenty-five people have been killed in a fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a port in eastern China, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Of the 42 people…
DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH UAE CUT BY ALGERIA
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE – Algeria abruptly severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, citing what it described as a series of “provocative or hostile” actions by Abu Dhabi but giving no specific reason for…
BACKLOG OF NUMBER PLATES TO BE CLEARED IN SIX MONTHS
RMV expects to clear number plate backlog within six months The Department of Motor Traffic (RMV) expects to clear the existing backlog of vehicle number plates within the next six months, Commissioner General Thushara Fernando said.He said around 62,000…
ANIMALS PROVIDED WITH WATER BY WILD ANIMALS AMID SEVERE DROUGHT
Wildlife officials provide water to animals amid severe drought Wildlife officials and other government authorities are carrying out an ongoing operation to provide water to wild animals affected by the prevailing severe drought.Water is being transported by bowsers to…
UNDER INDIAN GRANT AIR DEFENSE GUNS TO BE UPGRADED
Air defense guns to be upgraded under Indian grant assistance The upgrading of air defense guns under the MoU between India and Sri Lanka will significantly strengthen the air defense architecture protecting critical assets in Sri Lanka. The MoU was…
MULTI PURPOSE LOAN SCHEME FOR MIGRANT WORKERS
Government introduces multi-purpose loan scheme for Sri Lankan migrant workers The Government has introduced a multi-purpose loan scheme to help Sri Lankan migrant workers make productive use of their overseas earnings for housing, education, business and other financial needs.The scheme,…
FOR DRONE TECHNOLGY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALISATION PLANS FOR STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK PLANNED
Sri Lanka plans strategic framework for drone technology development and commercialization he Ministry of Science and Technology is preparing a strategic plan to guide the development, standardisation, testing and commercialisation of drone technology and applications in Sri Lanka.A preliminary stakeholder…
“RAJARATA RAJINA” COLLIDES WITH PRIVATE BUS NO INJURIES AS ONLY THE DRIVER OF THE BUS WAS IN THE BUS
Bus collides with ‘Rajarata Rajina’ A private bus has collided with the Rajarata Rajina express train travelling from Anuradhapura to Beliatta.The accident occurred at the Kapumulla railway crossing in Rathgama.The Railway Department stated that only the bus driver was inside the…
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