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Four students stranded due to floods transported to exam centres by Navy

25 Nov 2024

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Following a joint programme initiated by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and the Department of Examinations, four candidates who were unable to reach their examination centres due to floods in Matara, were transported to their respective centres with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Army and the Sri Lanka Navy, Examination Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara said.

2024 A/L exam begins today

25 Nov 2024

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The 2024 GCE Advanced Level examination will commence today (25) at 2,312 centres, Examinations Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara said.

No electricity tariff revision for this year: PUCSL

24 Nov 2024

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for this year, due to delays in the submission of proposals by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Vocational education key to economic growth, future success: Prime Minister

24 Nov 2024

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As a subject, vocational education directly contributes to the economy and should be considered a respectable choice. It provides a clear pathway from school education to higher education, leading to a promising future, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Competent Authority appointed for Ruhuna University

24 Nov 2024

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An extraordinary gazette notification was issued today, appointing Senior Prof. R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayaka as the Competent Authority of the University of Ruhuna, effective from tomorrow (25).

Fishermen advised to avoid rough seas from Mannar to Hambantota

24 Nov 2024

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The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for naval and fishing communities, advising them to avoid sea areas off the coasts from Mannar to Hambantota via Kankesanthurai, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Pottuvil, starting from today until further notice.

Only invigilators allowed to use mobile phones during A/L exams this time

23 Nov 2024

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Only the invigilators will be allowed to use mobile phones in the examination centers during the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations which is scheduled to begin on Monday (25).

Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensifying into depression tomorrow

23 Nov 2024

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The low-pressure area formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to move west north-westwards and intensify into a depression tomorrow, the Meteorology Department said.

Health officials warn of spreading viral fever

23 Nov 2024

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Health officials have issued a warning on the spread of a viral fever in the community. Common symptoms include fever, chills, sore throat and cough. They urge individuals to seek prompt medical attention if these symptoms last for longer than three days.

150 mm rain today

23 Nov 2024

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Heavy showers or thundershowers of about 150 mm will be experienced today in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces the Meteorology Department said.

Joint programme launched to address disasters during 2024 A/L exams

22 Nov 2024

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The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and the Examinations Department have initiated a joint programme to mitigate potential disasters during the 2024 Advanced Level examinations.

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Thundershowers forecast for Northern, North-Central, Eastern Provinces, Matale today

22 Nov 2024

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Due to a low pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal, thundershowers would occur in the Northern, North-Central and Eastern Provinces and in the Matale district and showers would occur at several places elsewhere in the island during the evening or night, the Meteorology Department said.

Special unit to address crop damage by toque monkeys and other animals

21 Nov 2024

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation has established a special unit to address the issue of harmful animal populations causing significant damage to crops. This initiative aims to implement multiple strategies for sustainable control.

Third school term holiday starts tomorrow

21 Nov 2024

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The first phase of the third term for all government-approved Sinhala and Tamil schools will end tomorrow, marking the beginning of school holidays, the Ministry of Education announced.

Half of child population may be nearsighted by 2050 due to screen use

21 Nov 2024

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Thirty percent of children are nearsighted due to prolonged use of digital screens, and the World Health Organisation predicts that this figure will rise to 50 percent by 2050, Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital (LRH) Ophthalmologist Dr. Anusha Thennekumbura said.

‘Beautiful Badulla made ugly’ as communities yearn for clean water, sanitary facilities

21 Nov 2024

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In Badulla, families in tea plantation communities struggle daily to obtain clean water and enjoy basic sanitation. Distant, unreliable water sources and poor infrastructure expose residents to frequent illnesses.

A/L exams cannot be postponed, all preparations finalised: Ministry

20 Nov 2024

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Despite requests from several parties to postpone the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations, the Education Ministry announced today that it cannot be delayed, as all preparations have been finalised to conduct the exams as scheduled.

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Higher priority for education, schools to follow systematic approach: Harini Amarasuriya

20 Nov 2024

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According to the new government policies, higher priority has been given to education, and school education should be implemented in a proper, systematic manner and according to a well-defined schedule, Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.

Low pressure area likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal by Saturday

20 Nov 2024

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A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around Saturday (23) and is likely to intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during the two days, the Meteorological Department said.