Akila vows 6% of GDP for education

The Education Minister vowed a gradual allocation of 6% of GDP for Education. The observation was made at a press conference held in Colombo on Monday (28). MORE...

September 28, 2015  06:00 pm|

President calls for promoting languages in schools

President Maithripala Sirisena says that Sri Lanka must further develop its education policy with a comprehensive understanding about national and international requirements. MORE..

June 9, 2015  04:36 pm|

Kariyawasam not mature enough, says Dayasiri

Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam is not mature enough to handle and execute his duties, Chief Minister of the North Western Province, Dayasiri Jayasekera, charged on Wednesday (11). MORE...

March 11, 2015  06:32 pm|

Ranil asked me to read a book – Rajiva

Professor Rajiva Wijesinghe says that he was asked by Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe to read a book titled ‘Art of the Possible’, when he explained to the latter regarding his concerns and the inability to continue serving as the State Minister for Higher Education. MORE..

February 26, 2015  03:48 pm|

Kabir was wrong to order UGC head to resign – Rajiva

State Minister of Higher Education Prof. Rajiva Wijesinghe today said that it is “completely wrong” to bow down to pressure from groups and remove the UGC Chairperson, without even probing the allegations against her. MORE..

February 14, 2015  06:24 pm|