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Peradeniya among best 1,000 universities in the world

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2 years ago

February 24, 2023

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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.

(Ada)

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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7 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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8 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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9 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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