06 new TV channels are started for the education of school children The ‘Vision FM’ channel specially dedicated to education is also started next week. -The Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris

The Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris said that it is expected to start within next week 06 new TV channels as the first step of the program of starting 20 TV channels specially reserved for education and also the ‘Vision FM’ radio broadcasting channel which is launched in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Broadcasting
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It is uncertain to open the schools at the end of August or at the beginning of September- The minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris

A reasonable solution for teachers from the next budget The Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris said that the decision of the cabinet as the best procedure to solve the problem of teachers is to take a reasonable action for entire public service considering the current economic condition in the country through the budget proposals
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Internationally recognized bachelor of education honors degree from NIE for professionals in education…

The National Institute of Education has introduced a bachelor of education honors degree for educational administrative officers, principals, heads of Pirivenas, teachers in Pirivenas and the teachers in the field of education to become graduates with international professional recognition. This course is implemented in 45 centers throughout the country and it functions in all three
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It is not practical to make such demands in a situation that all sources of income have been affected… The Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris

The present government is ready to identify this issue and find solutions as indicated in its policy manifestation – The Minister Bandula Gunawardana We as a government appointed the ‘Subodhini’ committee and obtained the necessary recommendations. – The Minister Gamini Lokuge  The Minister of Education G.L. Peiris said that it is not reasonable to ask
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Training for teachers to teach Korean language in schools The second batch of trainees join the system

The National Institute of Education has designed a special online learning course for the teachers of Korean language in the schools of Sri Lanka with the aim of popularizing the Korean language within the school system in the country.The awarding of certificates to the second batch of this course which has been named as Korean
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A cabinet paper today with the hope of solving the issue of teachers’ salary anomalies

G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will start on 21st February The vaccination of teachers, academic and non-academic is 77% complete island wide Opening of schools will start gradually step by step at the end of August or the beginning of September under a specific procedure The Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris said that it was
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How do COVID-19 vaccines protect us?

Vaccine efficacy and effectiveness All COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO for emergency use listing have been through randomized clinical trials to test their quality, safety and efficacy. To be approved, vaccines are required to have a high efficacy rate of 50% or above. After approval, they continue to be monitored for ongoing safety and effectiveness. But what is the difference between
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Grade 05 scholarship examination is held on Sunday, 14th of November. The advanced level examination is held from 15th of November till 10th of December. Practical tests of O/L aesthetic subjects are held from 28th of August till 08th of September. The deadline for receiving applications for grade one admissions is postponed till 07th of August. – The Minister of Education Professor G. L. Peiris

The Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris said that the arrangements have been made to hold the grade 05 scholarship exam of 2021 on Sunday 14th of November. The minister stated this while participating in the media discussion held at Nelum Mawatha on 19.07.2021.  Furthermore, after considering the current health condition, the arrangements have been
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Our government gives the same priority to vocational education just as to traditional education – The Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris

The Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris said that the government takes a higher interest in skills development while developing the traditional education. While improving the traditional universities the government considers the vocational training as an important matter affecting directly the future of everybody but not as a secondary matter.  The minister stated this while
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To revenge from children is not a better procedure instead of finding solutions for issues through dialogue In addition to expanding the telephone services, 2096 resource centers throughout the country for the promotion of online education for school children – The Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris

The Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris said that it cannot be justified in any way to revenge from children by sabotaging the education of the innocent children in the country rather than finding solutions to the current problems affecting the teachers.  The minister stated this addressing the media after participating in the program of
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