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UGC to be replaced by Higher Education Development Commission – Dr. Suren Raghavan
At a press briefing held at the Presidential Media Center on Wednesday (14) under the theme of “Collective Path to a Stable Country”, State Minister of Higher Education Dr. Suren Raghavan announced plans to establish the Higher Education Development Commission which would replace the University Grants Commission (UGC). Former Chief Justice K. Sri Pawan has been appointed to chair a committee to integrate the findings from the Wijedasa Rajapaksa Committee and the Committee Report of the University Grants Commission to draft the legal framework and present it to Parliament
Dr Raghavan said that the insights of international education experts had been obtained to enhance the educational landscape in Sri Lanka with the focus on offering multiple degrees through state universities. He said that steps have been initiated to establish three international universities within Sri Lanka and that the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is to be opened in Kandy.
Emphasizing the need to regulate the private higher education sector, Dr. Raghavan repeatedly assured that there are no intentions to commercialize education.
It has been reported that the death toll in the Gerandi Ella bus accident has risen to 11
It has been reported that Eight persons [five males and three females] have died when a SLTB bus operating from Kataragama to Kurunegala via Nuwara Eliya, veered off the road and went down a precipice early morning today (11) in Gerandi Ella in Ramboda along the Nuwara Eliya – Gampola main road, Police said.
At least 37 others injured in the accident, have been admitted to the Nuwar Eliya and Kothmale hospitals.
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Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya to be held at the Presidential Secretariat premises from May 12 to 15
The Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya will take place at the Presidential Secretariat premises on May 12, 13, 14, and 15, in conjunction with the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya” jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office.
This Bhakti Gee programme will feature performances by Bhakti Gee groups from the Tri-Forces, Police and Civil Security Department, along with the participation of popular vocalists.
The Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya will be held each evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on all four days.
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