Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa February 11 declared the Vavuniya Campus, affiliated to the Jaffna University, as a National University named ‘Vavuniya University’. Accordingly, the Vavuniya University will be added to the history as the 17th State University in the country. The Faculty of Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Business and the English Language Unit…
No matter what is your social background and how you have availed the physical comforts, it is certain, you need to be happy. Isn’t it? But, happiness is not cheap enough to receive for everyone. It means it only accommodates in the hearts of kindness. Yet, we know, every human has a kind heart and…
The Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a streamlined process to fast-track the clearance of essential goods donated by overseas contributors for communities affected by recent floods. Under the new system, all such humanitarian aid will be exempt from import taxes and levies. The move follows numerous requests and inquiries from international organizations, foreign donors,…
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with local banks, is preparing to launch a nationwide loan programme aimed at supporting new entrepreneurs starting in January next year, according to Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi. Speaking at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industry and Entrepreneurship Development in Parliament, the Minister announced that…
Officials of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation informed the Ministerial Consultative Committee that currently, more than 300,000 driver’s licenses are pending issuance, and arrangements have been made to print and distribute them within the next three months. They further stated that a new driver’s license with enhanced security features will also…
50 aspiring political leaders making up the first cohort of the Centenary Academy graduated on February 04th at the movement’s inaugural graduation ceremony. The event was held under the patronage of Deputy Commissioner the Elections Commission Deputy commissioner P.A.S Senarathna. Distinguished dignitaries who make up the Advisory Council of the Centenary Movement were also present….
When we hear about technology’s impact on education, we most commonly picture kids with their eyes glued to the screens, ignoring every word we say. However, despite a few drawbacks, technology has brought many novices to the education system and improved how we learn and teach. For example, students nowadays have access to more diverse…
