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Programme in 2026 to eliminate disparities among schools – PM

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that a new initiative aimed at eliminating the existing disparities among schools across the country will be launched in 2026 as a key objective of the forthcoming education reform. 

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a public gathering of the NPP movement, held at the Irattaperiyakulam Town Hall in Vanni District on April 20.
The Prime Minister further emphasized that every child will be guaranteed the right to thirteen years of uninterrupted education, ensuring that no child is left behind with the introduction to an education system that shifts from the current exam-centric education model to a more inclusive and comprehensive education system in the near future.

The Prime Minister stated that in order to achieve a broader transformation in the education sector, the changes to the school curriculum, teaching methodologies, examination systems, classroom design, and educational infrastructure should be implemented and that this year national budget has allocated the highest-ever investment in the history of Sri Lanka for the advancement of education.

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of enhancing teacher training in preparation for the new education reforms and improving the facilities at teacher training institutions. Further, the prime minister announced that the Sinhala-medium Teacher Training College in the Vavuniya District, which has remained closed for several years, will be rapidly renovated and reopened under the budget provisions.

The Prime Minister reiterated that the vision of the NPP led government is to establish an education system that fosters the development of essential life skills, strengthens the character of students, and ensures the true realization of the goals of a free and empowering education.

The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Co-operative Development, Upali Samarasinghe, Vavuniya District Members of Parliament S. Thilakanathan and M. Jegatheeswaran, along with NPP candidates of the Vavuniya East Pradeshiya Sabha and a large number of local residents.

(Prime Minister’s Media Division)

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CID probing into ex-President Ranil’s overseas trips

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (June 24) that it has launched an investigation into the overseas trips made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his tenure as president.

The CID reported the facts to the court and stated that the investigation is being conducted under the Public Property Act.

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Nelumwewa hot springs to be boosted as tourist destination

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As part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, a development project has been proposed to enhance the area surrounding the Nelumwewa hot springs in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa, with the aim of promoting it as a tourist attraction.

A discussion regarding the proposed development was held this morning (June 24) at the site, followed by a field inspection.

Until now, the hot springs area has not been adequately developed, leading to a diminished interest from both local and international tourists.

During the discussion, attention was drawn to the importance of developing the Nelumwewa hot springs, the site’s tourism and scientific potential and its current condition.

Proposals currently being evaluated involve enhancing forest cover in the surrounding area, beautifying the island adjacent to the hot springs and building a bridge from the mainland to the island to facilitate better access for visitors.

Among those present were Deputy Minister of Housing T.B. Sarath, Chairman of the Welikanda Pradeshiya Sabha, D.W. Wasantha, retired hydrologist Prof. Dharma Gunawardena of the University of Peradeniya and officials from the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, the Mahaweli Authority, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the Welikanda Divisional Secretariat and several other institutions.

(President’s Media Division)

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22 Oluwil university students suspended over ragging

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A group of 22 students from Oluwil University have been suspended for allegedly ragging first-year students, Vice Chancellor Prof. S.M. Junaideen said.

The university’s Registrar, M.I. Naufer, stated that a special committee made up of university professors has been appointed to carry out a formal investigation into the incident.

According to preliminary reports, a group of second-year students from the Engineering Faculty were involved in ragging several first-year students. University authorities said strict disciplinary action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about ragging in universities, which remains a serious issue despite longstanding efforts to eliminate the practice from Sri Lanka’s higher education institutions.

(dailymirror.lk)

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

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