Currently the University Grant Commission (UGC) uses the “Z-Score” as the basis for selecting students to universities. At G. C. E. (A/L) Examination, students sit for three subjects. Marks for each subject is given on a scale of 0-100. Thereafter, the Z-Score is calculated as follows.
Urgent action is needed across the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region to strengthen efforts to protect women and girls from violence and to support their health needs amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
On November 30, between 10 and 11 I contacted a close associate of Uncle Simon, known as a ‘walking library’ of the last Yakka Generation. Here is a part of our conservation on the Yakkure - Manampitiya Road.
Sri Lankans today yearn for well educated, cultured and efficient public servants and politicians. The vast majority of those who elect politicians though literate, are prone to have short memories. As a result, we have a parliament full of politicians who think of the next election only. Sri Lanka is bereft of statesmen who think of the next generation. In this regard, C P DE Silva is a role model for all politicians.
Dr.Wickema Weerasooria, son of Queen’s Counsel NE Weerasooria, studied at Royal College, and entered the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya, having won Harvard Memorial Prize and the Governor General’s Prize. He graduated in Law from Peradeniya, with First-Class Honors, and was later called to the Bar, as an Advocate.
Following last week’s announcement by Education Minister G.L. Peiris in Parliament on the Government’s decision to acquire the controversial Batticaloa Campus, the Auditor General had informed and issued certain directives to the Attorney General’s Department regarding the campus.
The trilateral 4th National Security Adviser (NSA) level meeting on ‘Maritime Security Cooperation’, held on Saturday November 28 at Colombo Hotel Taj Samudra with the participation of Mr. Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser of India,
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Sri Lanka may face another economic turmoil: Sajith