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UGC begins issuing university admissions students’ handbooks

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11 months ago

June 3, 2024

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has begun issuing the university admissions students’ handbook for the students who are eligible for university entrance. UGC Chairman Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga said.

Accordingly, 269,613 candidates sat for the GCE (A/L) examinations, and 173,444 students have fulfilled the basic eligibility requirements for university entrance for 2024.

The 2023 (2024) GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination was held on January 4, 2024, and the results were issued on May 31, 2024.

The students can log on to the UGC official website, www.ugc.ac.lk, and download the application available in three languages.

There is no way to obtain the students’ handbooks from book shops except online.

It is said that the university admission handbooks valid for the academic year 2023-2024 is protected under the copyright laws of Sri Lanka.

Altering or changing the contents of this handbook, printing the same for any commercial purpose, publishing and distributing the said handbook, or aiding and abetting to perform any of the said actions are legally prohibited.

(dailymirror.lk)

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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1 hour 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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2 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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2 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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