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Computer faculty at UoK hasn’t issued results in 12 months!

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Mr. Wasantha Mudalige, Convener of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) disclosed that the Faculty of Computing and Technology – University of Kelaniya has not issued results for 12 months and it has therefore, caused students’ great distress.

He stated that appearing before the Select Committee of Parliament to make suitable recommendations for the expansion of higher education opportunities in Sri Lanka Chaired by Minister Hon. (Dr.) Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, met in Parliament recently (25).

The Select Committee of Parliament to make suitable recommendations for the expansion of higher education opportunities in Sri Lanka had called the Inter University Students’ Federation before the Committee to discuss existing concerns pertaining to higher education and to look into potential proposals and the way forward for the expansion of higher education opportunities.

Whilst emphasizing that education should be a right and not a privilege, the Convener of the IUSF pointed out that many students drop out of university as they cannot hold against the pressures arising due to the shortcomings within the higher education system.

Moreover, it was also disclosed that Faculty of Allied Health Science University of Peradeniya are yet to put forward the academic calendar and that the Sabaragamuwa University are yet to hold examinations.

Accordingly, the Committee decided to call for the Ministry of Higher Education, Vice Chancellors of all Universities, representatives of the Inter University Students’ Federation and all other relevant parties to appear before the Committee in order to collectively discuss matters arising and a way forward.

Committee Members (Dr.) (Ms.) Seetha Arambepola, Members of Parliament Rauff Hakeem, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Eran Wickramaratne, (Prof.) Charitha Herath and Dayasiri Jayasekara were present at the Committee meeting held.

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12-hr water cut in Gampaha

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in Gampaha District on April 24.

Accordingly, esidents in various areas including Peliyagoda, Ja-Ela, Katunayaka Seeduwa Municipality areas, Kelaniya, Wattala, Biyagama, Mahara, Dompe, Katana, Munuwangoda, and Gampaha Municipality areas will be affected.

The water supply in Gampaha will be interrupted due to emergency repair work on the electricity subgrid in Sapugaskanda.The NWSDB regrets any inconvenience caused and advises the public to store enough water in advance to mitigate the impact of the interruption.

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Final rites of Palitha Thewarapperuma today

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Final rites of former Deputy Minister and former UNP parliamentarian – Palitha Thewarapperuma will be held later today (April 19).

His remains are currently lying at his residence in Yatadolawatta, Mathugama and according to reports, a large number of civilians have been arriving to pay their final respects.

His remains will be buried at the gravesite he had built himself sometime back.

The former Kalutara District MP died from electrocution earlier this week.

A prominent figure of the United National Party (UNP), Thewarapperuma had served as Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs in the UNP-led national government in 2015. He was also the chairman of the Mathugama Pradeshiya Sabha in 2002 and was also a member of the Western Provincial Council. He served as a Member of Parliament from Kalutara District from 2010 – 2020. 

He was popular for his active social services to the rural masses of his constituency, opting to join social work himself with his supporters, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and during natural disasters such as floods.

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Fr. Cyril Gamini arrives at CID

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Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, the Editor of the official Catholic Sinhala weekly ‘Gnanartha Pradeepaya’, had arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) premises this morning (19), complying with the summons issued to him.

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