Youngest student to get university acceptance, felicitated (Pics)

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1 year ago

December 5, 2022

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A 14-year old who has been selected for university education, has been felicitated by his school today (05).

Staff of the Nenamal Royal College in Mawaramandiya had organised a special felicitation function and the star student was accompanied to the venue by the school principal Mr. N.G. Ranbanda.

Despite being just 14 years of age, student had passed his GCE O/L exam in 2020 and passed the GCE A/L exam with 3 ‘B’ passes from the Commerce stream.

He has been accepted by the University of Sri Jayawardenapura to join the degree programme on Sports Science and Management.

He is said to be the youngest student selected for a local university.

(Pics : Lankadeepa)

Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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13 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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13 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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18 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.