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Indian scholarships announced for Sri Lankan students

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9 months ago

March 31, 2023

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The Government of India has been extending scholarships for the children of estate workers for G.C.E. Advanced Level, Undergraduate courses and Vocational/Technical education in Government Technical Colleges in Sri Lanka.

Students who have passed G.C.E. Ordinary Level (with minimum 6 credit passes) or Advanced Level examination and aged below 25 years are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
The High Commission of India now invites applications for the award of these scholarships. Application forms could be downloaded from the website – www.hcicolombo.gov.in – or obtained physically from the High Commission (No.36-38, Galle Road, Colombo-03) and the Assistant High Commission of India (01A, Mahamaya Mawatha, P.O. Box 47, Kandy).

Applicants are requested to submit the completed application forms along with photocopies of birth certificate, result sheet of G.C.E ‘O’ Level or ‘A’ Level, latest salary slip of parents and Estate Superintendent’s certificate regarding parent’s occupation. Duly completed forms may be submitted physically or by post to ‘Honorary Secretary, CEWET c/o High Commission of India, P.O. Box 882, Colombo-03’ before 29 April 2023.

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G.L. hints at Impeachment against President

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3 hours ago

December 11, 2023

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MP of the Freedom People’s Congress – Prof. G.L. Peiris has warned of a possible impeachment motion against President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Speaking at a media briefing today (Dec. 11) Prof. Peiris has said that an impeachment can be brought forth on the grounds of the constitution being violated by the President’s arbitrary interference in the affairs of the Constitutional Council.He also emphasized that the opposition will stand united against the President’s dictatorial rule.

Pointing out that 2024 is a year of elections with the Presidential election and General Election already announced, Prof. Peiris emphasised that it is of utmost importance that the Constitutional Council is allowed to function independently during elections.

He also said that there is a reasonable doubt that the vacancy at the Election Commission is not being filled with the objective of scrapping future elections.The MP also said that there is a possibility of Sri Lanka losing the GSP+ concession due to the violation of international conventions.

He further noted that the international community has already given Sri Lanka a red light due to the implementation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and has notified that democracy should be secured during the election period.