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Special training for SL athletics team in China

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8 months ago

September 4, 2023

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A Sri Lankan athletics team left for China on Saturday (02) to take part in a special training camp for three weeks.

The team consists of nine players along with two coaches.

Aruna Darshana, Kalinga Kumarage, Pabasara Nikoo, Rajitha Rajakaruna, Pasindu Kodikara, Dinuka Deshan, Nadisha Ramanayake, Jayeshi Uththara and Sayuri Mendis representing the 400m event joined the training.

Muddika Thushara joined the team as the coach while Vimukthi Soysa joined as the team manager.

As all these athletes are included in the Sri Lankan athletics team nominated for the Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China at the end of this month, this training camp will be a great help for the Sri Lankan athletes to achieve success in the Asian Games, experts said.

This special training camp is jointly organised by the National Olympic Committee, the Sri Lanka Athletics Association and the Chinese Athletics Federation, and sponsored by the Chinese Olympic Committee.

The athletic team joining the Asian Games is scheduled to leave for China on September 26.

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Exams Dept. probes circulation of O/L English paper

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2 mins ago

May 10, 2024

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The Department of Examinations states that an investigation was launched regarding the circulation of the English language question paper of the GCE Ordinary Level Examination which was held yesterday (May 09).

Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara said the question paper was circulated via WhatsApp during the exam for candidates to copy answers.

However, the Department said it did not affect the confidentiality of the English language question paper.

It has also launched an investigation over an alleged error in the O/L Sinhala language question paper.

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Verite Research proposes to have 15 ministries

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5 mins ago

May 10, 2024

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Research institute ‘Verite Research’ yesterday launched a publication “Blueprint for a Rational Government in Sri Lanka” where the document provides how the island can potentially operate with 15 ministries instead of the current 30 ministries.

It draws on the work of the acclaimed 1988 Administrative Reform Commission as well as exemplary international practices, to design a highly functional structure for organising government and all its activities in Sri Lanka.

The proposed ministries are : Foreign Affairs, Education and Research, Public Utilities, Defense, Economic Affairs, Justice, Finance and Planning, Family and Community Development, Health, Home and Public Administration, Labour, Society and Culture, Environment, Ports, Shipping and Civil Aviation and Agriculture.

The documents show how the duties, functions, institutions and laws in Sri Lanka can be operated under the said ministries, and will be presented to all major political parties.

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CoPF urges Immigration CG to attend data breach immediately

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13 hours ago

May 9, 2024

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Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman – Dr. Harsha de Silva says that the CoPF will meet again on May 14 to continue the discussion on the outsourcing process done with regard to Sri Lankan visa.

The CoPF had summoned the Secretary of the Public Security ministry and the Controller General of Immigration to discuss the matter today (May 09).

“As Chair of the committee this is all we wish to state to the media given the ongoing n sensitive nature of the matter,” Dr. Harsha de Silva had said, taking to X.

“We directed the CG of Immigration and Emigration to immediately attend to the data breach that has been brought to our attention by @TrekTrendy as top priority. They are on it as at now,” he adds.

We directed the CG of Immigration and Emigration to immediately attend to the data breach that has been brought to our attention by @TrekTrendy as top priority. They are on it as at now. pic.twitter.com/oYnvwS7yYs
— Harsha de Silva (@HarshadeSilvaMP) May 9, 2024