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Sri Lanka to seek UNESCO support for education sector modernization- President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to seek UNESCO’s support in a comprehensive modernization initiative for Sri Lanka’s education sector, alongside seeking assistance from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank for these reforms.
Addressing the inaugural session of the Student Parliament of Buddhuruvagala Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala, on Wednesday (17), President Wickremesinghe highlighted the goal of establishing an advanced education system incorporating modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). His vision is to equip the youth with the skills needed to thrive in the contemporary world.
The inaugural session of the college’s student parliament took place at the Chamber Hall of the Presidential Secretariat following an invitation extended during President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent visit to Buddhuruvagala Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala.
Fulfilling a promise to the students, a valuable collection of musical instruments was swiftly presented to the college, prompting gratitude from the students. The event saw 96 members of the student parliament in attendance, with certificates being distributed under the supervision of Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake and Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera.
Addressing the students, President Wickremesinghe emphasized that future leaders who will build the country will emerge from these student parliaments. He noted that the experience gained through these platforms will be invaluable and expressed his happiness that student parliaments are active in many schools.
The President also shared the historical and ancient background of the old Parliament Building, now the Presidential Secretariat, engaging in a friendly conversation with the students and informing them about the parliamentary system, including the Constituent Assembly.
Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera explained the role of Parliament.
The principal of Buddhuruvagala Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala H.M.U.B. Herath, along with several teachers and parents, were also present on this occasion.
The Election Commission of Sri Lnka [ECSL] taking another step forward in ensuring free and fair elections, launched a Mobile Application for the speedy resolution of disputes arising during elections.
The Election Disputes Resolution (EDR) App a simple and efficient way to report election issues instantly will be put to test during the forthcoming Local Authorities Election
It can be downloaded on Appstore and Google Play
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) MURASAME arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (22 Mar 25).
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
JMSDF MURASAME is a 151m long Destroyer commanded by Commander HAYAKAWA Masahiro. Meanwhile, she is manned by a crew of 200.
During her stay in Colombo, crew members of the ship are expected to visit some tourist attractions in the city of Colombo and the ship is scheduled to depart the island on 25 Mar 25.
It has been reported that two persons riding a motorcycle were killed in a shooting incident that took place around 11.45pm on Friday [21] night , in front of the southern entrance of the Devundara Sri Vishnu Devalaya, on Sinhasana Road.
The unidentified gunmen, who arrived in a van, opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle and 9 mm firearms before fleeing the scene. The police have recovered 39 T-56 bullet casings, two T-56 rounds of live ammunition, a T-56 magazine, three 9 mm bullet casings, and one 9mm live ammunition.
The van suspected to have been used by the shooters was found abandoned and set on fire on a side road about 800 meters from the crime scene.
The two deceased victims have been identified as Tikira Hennedige Yomesh Nadishan and Marakkala Manage Pasidu Tharuka, both residents of Sinhasana Road, Devinuwara.
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