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India has formally doubled their grant support for upgrading 9 schools in the plantation sector - a total of Rs600mn
Sri Lanka has been in the process to implement new educational reforms
"Education authorities have been encouraged to "obtain the support of the public and private sectors to utilise AI."
Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) have sign agreement
President Mbeki was on a 4-day visit to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has been looking for funds to digitize its education system
Plans for new technology university in Kandy, and converting private higher education institutions into universities
Would allow students to better express themselves, understand scientific concepts, cut across class divisions
"The ultimate goal is to provide quality education to both students and educators,” he said.
All schools will be digitized from Grade 1 onwards starting from the reopening of schools next year.
India reemphasizes it commitment to IOTs in Sri Lanka.
The discussion also resulted in the decision to convene several online sessions to engage with other relevant parties.
Huawei announced its support to help Sri Lanka implement program to nurture software and hardware engineers
“Children are taught everything there is to learn at just three, four years of age. This is wrong."
Sri Lanka has seen stiff resistance for private medical degree for local students
The aim is to make the entire teaching community of Sri Lanka graduates
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An impressive number of students expressed their eagerness to select Australia as their preferred location
Higher Education Ministry to introduce new regulations and a hotline for tips against ragging in universities
Negotiations are underway to reduce the study period by one year.
Minister slams leftists, Marxists for resisting private universities
Cabinet approved a proposal by the UDA to transfer land with housing complex to the University of Colombo
"Even now, our medical faculties are run amidst great difficulty,” he said.
Only six out of 980 students have got visa - Applicants
“Our focus must now shift towards advancing without regressing into the abyss that threatens our nation’s progress."
Sri Lanka allocates less than 2% of its GDP on education, which falls well below the international benchmark of 4-6%.
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