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Peradeniya among best 1,000 universities in the world

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Peradeniya University has been ranked 901 in the world among 1,000 Best National Universities according to the US News Institute which is based in the United States of America, Vice-Chancellor Prof. M.D. Lamawansa said.

The Vice-Chancellor said that Peradeniya was the first university in Sri Lanka to be included among the best 1,000 universities.

He expressed these views while participating as the Chief Guest at the opening of the Peradeniya University’s Gift Shop today (24).

Commemorative gifts, souvenirs, clothes with the University’s insignia will be sold at the gift shop.

Speaking further, Prof. Lamawansa said the US News Institute has looked into 2,000 universities and 30,000 higher educational institutions before selecting the best 1,000.

The Vice-Chancellor said the best universities were ranked based on their performance under 13 indicators of excellence including global and regional research expertise, publications and conferences etc.

He said that Peradeniya was the only university in Sri Lanka to be ranked among thie best 1,000 and said that he is grateful to all the academic and non-academic staff as well as the undergraduates who contributed to achieve this milestone.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

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Fuel prices unchanged

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of June 2025.

Accordingly, all fuel prices will remain unchanged for June, it said.  

Existing fuel prices (per litre):

Auto Diesel – Rs. 274
Super Diesel – Rs. 325
Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 293
Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 341
Kerosene – Rs. 178

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