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Agreement to establish Chinese Language Center in SL

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Agreements entered into by the Open University of Sri Lanka for higher education cooperation and regarding  the Chinese Language Center

Aiming to promote international cooperation, scholarly collaboration, cultural interaction and friendship, the relevant parties have reached an agreement to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Open University of China and the Open University of Sri Lanka for higher education cooperation.

Under the cooperation areas of the MoU, it has been agreed by the Shanghai Open University of China , the Open University of Sri Lanka and the Bank of China Ltd to sign a tripartite agreement for the establishment of a Chinese language center in Sri Lanka. 

Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Education to enter into relevant agreements valid for a period of 05 years.

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Kelaniya Uni. closed indefinitely

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The University of Kelaniya, excluding the Faculty of Medicine, has been closed until further notice.

Accordingly, all hostels of the university excluding the Medical Faculty’s hostels, will remain closed while all students have been instructed to vacate their respective hostels before 8.00 am on Tuesday (Dec. 05).

The closure is in response to the abduction and the assault of two security guards by a group of students.

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15-members appointed to National Sports Council

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Sports Minister – Harin Fernando has appointed a 15-member National Sports Council.

Accordingly, Dr. Maiya Gunasekara has been appointed as the chairman of the council, replacing Arjuna Ranatunga.

The members of the new National Sports Council are as follows :

1. Dr. Maiya Gunasekara – Chairman
2. Mr. I.U. Wickramasuriya – Secretary
3. Mrs. Sriyani Kulawansa
4. Major General (Retd.) Rajitha Ampemohotti
5. Prof. Arjuna de Silva
6. Mr. Panduka Keerthinada
7. Mr. Ana G. G. Punchihewa
8. Mr. Malik Kader
9. Dr. S.V.D. Nanayakkara
10. Mr. Hafeez Marso
11. Mr. Sidath Wettimuny
12. General (Retired) Jagath Jayasuriya
13. Mrs. Anuradha Illeperuma
14. Prof. Shemal Fernando
15. Mr. Kamal Deshapriya

Meanwhile, the Sports Minister has also appointed the National Sports Selection Committee.

The committee comprises of;

1. General Shavendra Silva – Chairman
2. Mr. Arjun Rishaya Fernando – Secretary
3. Dr. Maiya Gunasekara
4. Mr. Suresh Subramaniyam
5. Mr. Nalinda Sampath Ilangakoon

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Notice to drivers on expressways

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Drivers taking the expressways have been warned to exercise caution amid the adverse weather conditions in the island.

The highway police has urged drivers to keep a gap of 50 metres between vehicles as well as to switch on their headlights.

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