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No student admissions outside the waiting list

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2 years ago

January 2, 2023

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The national policy for admission of students to the intermediate grades of schools is to be presented to the Cabinet today (02).

According to this policy, students are admitted to grades two, three and four based on the waiting list prepared in relation to students who are unable to enter the first grade. Student admissions to grades seven and above are based on the marks of the Scholarship examination.

No opportunity will be given to admit students outside the waiting list to intermediate grades in the future.

Admission to fifth grade will not be allowed and admission to sixth grade will be based on Scholarship marks only.

Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha said students will be admitted to intermediate grades only according to this policy and accordingly, there is no need to visit the Ministry to get the students admitted to schools.

The minister said that even some students who get higher marks in the scholarship exam fail to enter into desired schools and added the children would not be subjected to such injustices under the new method.

He said strict action will be taken against the principals who violate this policy. The minister emphasized that the children of state workers who are being transferred and the children of those who are returning from foreign service will also be given the school decided by the ministry.

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TRCSL denies suspension of ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service

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6 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has dismissed media reports claiming it has decided to suspend the ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service, which has been planned to be implemented in the country.

According to the Director General of TRCSL Bandula Herath, a dashboard system is required to carry out the necessary regulations for providing this service. However, there has been some delay in bringing in this system to the country, he said.

He stated that the ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service is expected to become operational in April, as soon as the necessary systems are in place.

Speaking further, the Director General affirmed, “I can say with responsibility that the service provided by that company will not be stopped. The service is scheduled to be available in our country by April.”

He also highlighted that, “they provide a dashboard to properly regulate the service they offer, to ensure that the required service is being delivered correctly to the customers, and to regulate the country’s national security. Through this, we can regulate both issues effectively.”

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Shooter of Grandpass twin murder, arrested

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6 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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Grandpass Police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect involved in the shooting of two individuals in Nagalagam veediya on March 17.
The suspect, a resident of Weskumara Mawatha, Grandpass, was arrested today (March 25) by a special police team.

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Fmr. State Minister remanded

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6 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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The Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court today (March 25) ordered to hold former State Minister – S. Viyalanderan in remand custody until April 01.

Viyalanderan was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after recording a statement in connection with allegedly aiding and abetting the soliciting of a bribe.