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|

Rajiva Wijesinha resigns as State Minister?

State Minister of higher Education Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha has resigned from his ministerial portfolio, reliable sources told Ada Derana. MORE...

February 14, 2015  11:27 am|

Who will be the next UGC Chairperson?

Chairperson of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama will continue in her post until the President makes a new appointment for the position, State Minister of Higher Education Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha said. MORE...

February 12, 2015  12:08 pm|