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90% of 3rd graders in SL lack literacy & numeracy skills

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2 years ago

March 17, 2023

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A survey has revealed that about 90 per cent of the 3rd grade children in Sri Lanka do not have sufficient literacy or numeracy skills due to the closure of schools during the ‘Covid-19’ pandemic, the Ministry of Education said.

The ministry, which tested the children’s listening, speaking, reading, writing, numeracy and basic math skills, said that the children’s literacy skills were at 34 per cent and numeracy skills were as low as 7 per cent.

This information has been revealed in a survey conducted using 3rd grade children to find out the impact of school closures on children due to the ‘Covid-19 pandemic. It has been conducted using 10,000 3rd grade children as participants in 1,009 schools covering all provinces of Sri Lanka from December 2021 to January 2022.

(News Radio)

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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4 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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7 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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7 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.