UNP says no to foreign students

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UNP today opposed the government’s decision to enroll 1000 foreign students to local universities for a fee stating that it will further limit the opportunities for the local students who wish to engage in higher studies.

UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake told a news conference today that government should provide alternative opportunities for the local students. (YP)

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Parakrama Tuesday, 28 June 2011 08:41 AM

There is no 'free lunch' in the world!

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Thilan Tuesday, 28 June 2011 09:08 AM

Good stuff to disclose, appreciate! this is the real task expecting from the opposition.

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Michael Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:09 AM

whats wrong in it, At least the university facilities will be better by
enroll foreign students to our universities

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Smart Alec Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:10 AM

UN P has no future,they must change the name of the Party and appoint General Fonseka as the leader.

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ISHAN DE SILVA Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:17 AM

Stupid! The opersition have got their wires crossed as usual.The government should be applauded for brining in foreign students they will not only contribute to the economic development of the country by bringing in much needed foreign exchange. They will buttress the university system and the students will build long lasting friendships with foreign students and enchance their skills and culture.

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I Hussein Tuesday, 28 June 2011 10:30 AM

Lately the govt met failure or didnt enjoy successs in every thing they try to implemented. Keep that pace and fight back.
Do work with JVP too irrespective of your views. They are very good in organizing.

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Tharaka Tuesday, 28 June 2011 11:13 AM

Sizable portion of university positions should allocated to foreign students to infuse capital into university system and improve salary and number of positions available in the faculties. There should be some practical business plan where all three parties sri lankan students , academic staff and international students can benefit.

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Chamara Samarasinghe Tuesday, 28 June 2011 11:47 AM

What's wrong with UNPers ,have they become socialists doing the jvp'ers bidding.

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S. Aran Johnny Tuesday, 28 June 2011 12:43 PM

This is really strange! If I remember correct it was the UNP that pushed through the idea of the private medical college. They seem to have lost their plot.

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dpl Tuesday, 28 June 2011 02:32 PM

The minister if you could not understand of international education please lision the secretary of education comments.

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I Hussein Tuesday, 28 June 2011 03:20 PM

Chamara - If thats good for chandrika & MR, then its good for UNP too.

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Rohan Wednesday, 29 June 2011 03:10 AM

THIS MAN Tissa Attanayake SPEAKS NONSENSE

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upulkaru Wednesday, 29 June 2011 03:25 AM

Madness, we know what UNP did during their regime to University affairs.

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Anton Wednesday, 29 June 2011 03:53 AM

It is really strange and sad our Politicians vision on our country,
They want to take our country backward.
These Idiots want just power to gain their personal welth and benefit only.
Bringing Foreign student is much better for the country as well as for our own students.
This does not mean that I'm supporting MR. but we have to appreciate when they make good decisions.

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Dushantha Kurera Wednesday, 29 June 2011 03:50 AM

"Moda" Attanayake and UNP ! what nonsense is this. For the sake of opposing they are shouting without seeing beyond thier noses !! No wonder they are in the Doldrums !!!

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