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New Media Minister Manusha!

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1 year ago

March 13, 2023

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During a recent meeting held with several ministers at the President’s residence, the President had spoken about a Cabinet reshuffle and the need to change the ‘Mass Media’ portfolio as soon as possible, it was reported.

Sunday Aruna newspaper said that the President has proposed to replace Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardana with Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.

Major reshuffle in Government

Meanwhile, another weekly newspaper reported that there will be changes in some of the top government positions in the first week of May.

It indicated that several key political positions in the government may change.

A preliminary exchange of views has already taken place among the main stakeholders of the government in this regard.

The newspaper reported that auspicious times have also been prepared for this purpose.

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O/L tuition classes banned from May 1st

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7 mins ago

April 25, 2024

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The Department of Examinations has announced the prohibition of tuition classes and seminars for the 2023 GCE Ordinary Level exam, effective from midnight on the 30th of April.

Deputy Commissioner of Examinations, Lasika Samarakoon, emphasized that strict measures will be taken against individuals found violating this regulation.

Preparations are underway for the GCE O/Level exam scheduled to take place from May 6-15.

Additionally, the Department of Examinations has revealed that the results of the recently concluded GCE Advanced Level examination will be released in May.

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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13 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)