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Grodno State Medical University, Belarus launches Belarusian Center of Education in Lanka
Signifying a pivotal moment in the country’s medical education landscape, the Grodno State Medical University, Belarus established the Belarusian Center of Education (BCE) as its official country office in Sri Lanka recently.
Powered by IMC Education, BCE has been created to transform the future of medical education in Sri Lanka and facilitate a seamless bridge to excellence in healthcare at Grodno State Medical University, Belarus.
The BCE was established at No 61/1, Lorensz Road, Colombo 5 with the presence of the esteemed delegation of the Grodno State Medical University, Belarus, Rector Prof. Zhuk Ihar Georgievich, Vice-Rector for International Relations and Extrabudgetary Activities Assoc. Prof. Varabyeu Vitali Uladzimiravich, Vice-Dean of the Medical Faculty for International Students, Associate Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages Assoc. Prof. Gushchyna Liudmila Nikolaevna.
Chairman of BCE, Dr. Priyanjan Undugoda, Consultant in Child and Adolescents Mental Health Service and Examiner in the Royal College of Psychiatrists, IMC Education officials Dr. Dharangan Bakthaseelan (Executive director | Director of Finance), Dr. Gishan Sumanasiri (Executive director), Dr. Amila B Kulatunga (Deputy CEO), Inthikab Zufer (COO), Surath Edurapola (CAAO) joined the inauguration of the BCE.
Grodno State Medical University, a renowned Belarusian institution founded in 1958, is highly acclaimed for its exceptional medical programs, producing skilled healthcare professionals globally. With over 500 Sri Lankan students enrolled, many alumni have excelled in healthcare worldwide.
BCE, accessible at www.bcedu.lk, serves as a comprehensive platform offering tailored academic counseling, assistance in application processes, and guidance for foreign medical licensing examinations. By simplifying the process of studying at Grodno State Medical University, BCE supports students in securing scholarships, accommodations, and global placements.
BCE’s services encompass personalized academic counseling, ensuring students make well-informed decisions about their medical education journey, smooth application process, and guidance for foreign medical licensing examinations through BCE’s global partners to secure placements in the UK (UKMLA Exam), USA (USMLE exam through Kaplan Medical) and Australia (AMC Exam through Alan Roberts Foundation) where total solution is provided under one roof. From the initial application process to securing scholarships and accommodations, BCE provides end-to-end support, simplifying the complex process of studying at Grodno State Medical University, Belarus, said a press release.
The government, under heavy Opposition fire over inclusion of a sex website in the Grade 6 English module, as well as overall education reforms, has decided to put on hold reforms in respect of Grade 6.
Cabinet Spokesman and Media and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced the government decision yesterday (13) at the post-Cabinet media briefing at the Information Department.
According to him, the decision had been taken at the previous day’s Cabinet meeting, chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Dr. Jayatissa said that education reforms pertaining to Garde 6 had been put on hold until 2027.
The Minister said that other proposed education reforms would be implemented as planned. The Minister said that action would be taken against those responsible for the inclusion of a link to a sex website following investigations conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department and the National Education Institute.
The SJB and several other political parties, as well as civil society groups, have accused the government of promoting an LGBTQ agenda, through the proposed education reforms.
The Opposition grouping Mahajana Handa, on Monday, made representations to the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatta Chapter regarding the controversial reforms, while urging their intervention to halt the project.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (13) vowed to go ahead with his government’s agenda, regardless of the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
Emphasising the responsibility on the part of all to contribute to the post-Ditwah recovery efforts, President Dissanayake said that he would have complete faith in the public service.
The President said so at the launch of the re-building Sri Lanka project at the BMICH yesterday.
The JVP and NPP leader said that he wouldn’t take advantage of the death and destruction caused by the cyclone or use the situation as an excuse to reverse their agenda or weaken it.
President Dissanayake said that in spite of many calling for amending the then Budget, in view of the cyclone, the government presented the proposals that were agreed before the disaster struck.
The United States has announced that it will provide the Sri Lanka Air Force with 10 US Navy TH-57 helicopters free of charge.
The announcement was made by outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung, who stated, on social media, that the helicopters would be transferred under the United States’ Excess Defence Articles programme. The aircraft are Bell 206 Sea Ranger helicopters previously operated by the US Navy.
US sources said that the transfer was intended to strengthen Sri Lanka’s disaster response capabilities, following the devastating cyclone that struck the island at the end of 2025 and killed more than 600 people. US officials have framed the move as a humanitarian measure aimed at improving aerial rescue and relief operations.
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