No more ‘Leadership Training’: Kiriella

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University Education Minister Lakshamn Kiriella said the University Leadership Training Programme, "Nayakathwa Phunuwa" conducted for university students by military personnel would be cancelled from this year.

He said that instead of the leadership programme the focus would be on developing the Language Skills of the new entrants and if necessary of the other undergraduates as well.

The mandatory leadership training programme was conducted at twenty Army Camps, but it came under heavy criticism after several students fell sick while undergoing this training. (L.B. Senaratne)

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mahesh Sunday, 13 September 2015 01:26 PM

Please have a national policy for education with consent from all parties ( at least shadow minister) .Each and every minister do their own way but no national policy .

Bippity Boppity Boo Sunday, 13 September 2015 03:08 PM

Sanity prevails. How can Standard 8 and O/L qualified provide leadership training to university students. Now is the time to start a similar one for the students at Diyawannawa. Never too late.

Sanaboy Sunday, 13 September 2015 04:08 PM

No need to train anyone to be a leader.. Oney gonekuta leader knek wenna puluwan,

janaka Sunday, 13 September 2015 04:27 PM

Leadership training by the uneducated Rajapaksas?

de silva Sunday, 13 September 2015 05:34 PM

This was a programme to bring the university students under their control.Thanks to the Present minister for cancelling it.

dcol Sunday, 13 September 2015 05:43 PM

Not all Forces are recruited from grade 8 and O/L. Just pl dont insult them. There are so many graduates and well qualified people in the forces

No Leader Sunday, 13 September 2015 05:44 PM

Why do we need properly trained leaders to lead the nation. Look at the list of dumb good for nothing politicians who are about to lead the nation in the next five years. These idiots don't even have the common sense to continue with good programs initiated by the previous govt.

Yan Sunday, 13 September 2015 05:47 PM

Please give some training to SB....

Bawani Vishvanathan Monday, 14 September 2015 04:05 PM

yes Bippitya bo.... dont insult the military since you are living because of them. to say such things i am sure that you need more education.!!

Lankan. u s a Monday, 14 September 2015 11:50 PM

Should given to all Parliamentarins. include Seenibola And Bindu. SB

raj Tuesday, 15 September 2015 12:22 PM

docl : What he meant was are they qualified and experenced to give leadership training. Physical training is not leadership training. And who actually training the university students?

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