The Ministry of Education has announced the conclusion and commencement of the academic terms of government schools for the year 2025.

According to the Ministry, the second stage of the 1st Term will conclude on this Friday (April 11).

The third stage of the 1st School Term this year will begin on April 21 and end on May 09.

Marking the end of the project “Pathways to Peace: Realizing the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security in Sri Lanka”, in-kind assistance ceremonies and Diversity Markets were held from 26h to 29th March in the Districts of Anuradhapura and Batticaloa supporting 206 women entrepreneurs.

The project is supported by the Government of Japan, which provides financial assistance amounting to 1.7 million USD.

Implemented by UN Women in collaboration with Chrysalis and supported generously by the Government of Japan, this initiative made substantial strides in empowering women-led businesses in conflict-affected areas, including Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Mannar, and Mullaitivu.

Through the implementation of the project, over 460 women entrepreneurs have gained valuable skills through targeted training in business planning, financial literacy, and product innovation. These capacity-building sessions have not only helped refine business models but have also been complemented by training on market access and technology transfer, promoting sustainable practices.This partnership reflects Japan’s enduring commitment to gender equality and inclusive progress, aligning with shared goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda. By fostering pathways to economic empowerment, the initiative contributes to lasting peace and development in Sri Lanka.

It has been reported that radiology services at the Accident Ward of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) are disrupted.

Government Radiological Technologists’ Association (GRTA) President Chanaka Dharmawickrama, states that this was due to the breakdown of the only operational radiology machine yesterday (April 08).

The Accident ward initially had two radiology machines. One had broken down completely about a year ago, while the remaining one had stopped working yesterday.  The GRTA had further stated that both broken machines are over 20 years old.

Since then, radiology services were provided from the machine at the adjoining Neurology unit. However, that machine too had experienced some technical difficulties leading to patients now being directed to the Bandaranaike Building for radiology services.