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Royal College English Literary Association hosts English literature seminar
The English Literary Association of Royal College for the benefit of students who are going to sit for the Ordinary Level English Literature examination has organised English literature seminar recently at the RCU Skills Centre.
The seminar was conducted by leading educatationst Ms Dilhani Senewiratne a distinguished and respected educator in the field of English Literature.
The event brought together over 225 students from several invited schools in the Western Province providing them with valuable academic insights, examination guidance, and an enriching literary experience.
Further, such seminars will also be organised soon to improve and enhance literature knowledge among school children in the county.
This initiative marked yet another milestone in the Royal College English Literary Association’s continuous efforts to promote literary excellence and foster a deeper appreciation for English Literature among young learners.
The Cabinet of Ministers granted their concurrence to the resolution furnished by the Minister of Youth Affairs to appoint S. Achchudan of Special Grade of Sri Lanka Administrative Service, who is currently serving as an Additional Commissioner of Elections at the Elections Commission who is
recommended by the panel of interviewers to the post of Director General of the Sports Development Department with effect form 01.01.2026.
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal furnished by the Minister of Environment to publish the draft bill of the National Environment (Amended) Act in the government gazette notification and subsequently to submit the same to the Parliament for its concurrence.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Buddhism, Religious, and Cultural Affairs to provide tax relief on imported dates received as donations or gift for Ramadan.
This year’s Ramadan fasting season is scheduled to begin on 19-02-2026 and end on 21-03-2026.
S. Achchudan appointed as Director General of the Sports Development Department.
Amendment of the National Environment Act No. 47 of 1980
Tax relief for Dates received as donations or gifts for Ramadan
Cabinet nod to establish the Sri Lanka Industrial Transformation and innovation Authority
Temporary employment of Sri Lankan labour in the State of Israel
Cabinet approves liquidation of Sahasya Investment Company
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