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Scholarships for children of estate workers now open
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced the opening of applications for scholarships offered by the Ceylon Estate Workers’ Education Trust (CEWET) to support the education of children of estate workers. These scholarships are available for students pursuing G.C.E. Advanced Level, undergraduate courses, or vocational/technical education in government technical colleges across the island.
Students who have successfully completed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level with a minimum of 6 credit passes or the Advanced Level examination, and are under 25 years of age, are eligible to apply. To apply, students must submit completed application forms along with supporting documents, including a copy of the birth certificate, result sheets for the G.C.E. ‘O’ or ‘A’ Level examinations, a recent salary slip of the parents, a certificate from the Estate Superintendent confirming the parent’s occupation, and a copy of the student’s updated bank passbook.
Application forms can be downloaded from the official website of the High Commission of India in Colombo at www.hcicolombo.gov.in. Additionally, forms can be obtained in person at the High Commission of India, 36-38 Galle Road, Colombo-03, or at the Assistant High Commission of India, No.42 Hilpankandura Mawatha, Ampitiya Road, Kandy.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Honorary Secretary, Ceylon Estate Workers Education Trust (CEWET), c/o High Commission of India, P.O. Box 882, Galle Road, Colombo-03, by 28th April 2025.
Emeritus Professor of Anthropology Gananath Obeyesekere has passed away at the age of 95.
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Acceptance of nominations for Punakiri, Mannar and Dehiattakandiya local authorities ends at 12 noon on Thursday (27th March 2025)
The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake issuing a media release states that the acceptance of nominations for the Punakiri Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kilinochchi district, Mannar Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mannar district and Dehiattakandiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the Ampara district which commenced on 24th March will end at 12noon on 27th March 2025.
The poll notice for the three above named local authorities was published on 10th March 2025 and the acceptance of deposits for the same will end at 12noon on 26th March 2025.
The annual festival of St. Anthony’s Church on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna was successfully held on 21 and 22 Mar 25.
Demonstrating its commitment to community and social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy enabled facilities for the conduct of the event and
convenience of devotees.
In accordance with the directives of the Commander of the Navy and under the supervision of the Commander Northern Naval Area, the Navy provided sea transportation for the event. Additionally, they ensured the safety and convenience of devotees by providing sanitary and medical facilities, drinking water, essential infrastructure, and deploying lifesaving teams.
The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Very Rev. Fr. P Josephdas Jebarathnam.
This year’s event saw the participation of a gathering of priests and nuns from various regions, alongside a significant number of devotees.
The festival also highlighted the Navy’s ongoing dedication to fostering social welfare and promoting religious and cultural harmony.
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