Sithara Senani

School reopening: Positive response from students, teachers

More than 50 per cent of the schools across the country were opened yesterday and the teachers’and students’ attendance was more satisfactory than expected, said Education Ministry Secretary...

No final decision on reopening of schools - Education Ministry Secretary

Education Ministry Secretary Prof. Kapila Perera said that his Ministry is preparing to start schools at the earliest while adhering to the recommendation given by the...
Teacher salary anomalies to be rectified

Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has informed Teachers’ Unions that a Cabinet Paper to eliminate teacher salary anomalies is being prepared and this will be submitted to...
Vaccination priority for teachers

The Government plans to prioritize vaccination for 279,020 teachers and non-academic staff at schools islandwide in order to expedite the re-opening of schools, Education...
GCE O/L to commence on Monday

The GCE Ordinary Level 2020 Examination will commence on Monday while adhering to COVID-19 health guidelines.In case any student sitting for the examination is found to be...