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Newspaper Heading: “Youth Offered Concessional Loans to Pursue Korean Language Studies”

The Sri Lankan government, in collaboration with private sector institutions, has initiated a groundbreaking program aimed at empowering youth pursuing education and employment opportunities in South Korea. Social Empowerment State Minister Anupa Pasqual announced the provision of soft loans through Samurdhi Bank associations to facilitate the payment of course fees for students engaged in part-time

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CIPM Sri Lanka to Host NHRC 2024 on June 5-6, Centered on Theme: ‘Navigating the HR Horizon’

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka has announced the hosting of their flagship event, the National HR Conference (NHRC) 2024, scheduled for June 5-6 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. Themed ‘Navigating the HR Horizon’, the conference aims to address the evolving landscape of Human Resources amidst the challenges posed by

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PIM Welcomes Dr. Asanga Ranasinghe as New Director

Dr. Asanga Ranasinghe, a seasoned industry professional with over 30 years of experience, has assumed the role of Director at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) with a vision to elevate it into a world-class post-graduate management school. The official ceremony marking his appointment took place at the PIM premises in Colombo 08 and was

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Online Lectures Persist Amidst Non-Academic Strike, Confirms UGC Chairman

Professor Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), addressed the ongoing strike by non-academic staff in universities, highlighting that despite the strike, academic staff continue to deliver education to students through online platforms. Emphasizing the resilience of the university sector, he noted that online lectures have been successfully conducted throughout the Covid-19 pandemic,

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Lanka Hospitals Academy Unveils Expanded Facilities, Enhancing Healthcare Education

Certainly! Here’s a condensed version of the article in four paragraphs for a newspaper format: Lanka Hospitals Academy, the healthcare education arm of Lanka Hospitals PLC, celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new premises at Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 05. This strategic location, adjacent to the hospital, reflects the academy’s commitment to delivering

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CIPM Honors Horizon and SLIIT Achievers with Gold Medals and Scholarships

CIPM Sri Lanka, a prominent figure in the realm of human resource management, recently honored top-performing students from Horizon Campus and SLIIT with gold medals and scholarships at their respective annual convocations. These accolades, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CIPM and each institution, underscore the commitment to fostering excellence in the

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China Announces Support for Digitalizing Classroom Education

The Cabinet has greenlit a proposal spearheaded by Education Minister Susil Premajayantha for the digital overhaul of general education, with crucial backing from the Chinese government, as announced by the Government Information Department. This initiative marks a significant step toward modernizing education in Sri Lanka, aiming to address various challenges, including teacher shortages and resource

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ICFS to Host ‘Education Yalpanam’ Event for Students Pursuing Higher Education in Seven Countries

The International Centre for Foreign Studies (ICFS) is gearing up to host the second installment of ‘Education Yalpanam’ on May 11th and 12th at the Jaffna Public Library, running from 9 am to 5 pm. The event aims to serve as a valuable resource for aspiring students in the Northern Province, offering insights into higher

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Educational Ministry Declares School Reopening Date

Government schools are concluding the second phase of their first term today, as announced by the Ministry of Education. Following this, schools are set to reopen on May 20th, coinciding with the commencement of the GCE Ordinary Level Examination. The Department of Examinations has confirmed that the O/Level exams are scheduled to take place from

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Deepal to Discuss ‘Overcoming Success Blockers’ at International Coaching Week

Renowned Sri Lankan business professional and Accredited Master Coach & Mentor, Deepal Sooriyaarachchi, will be a key speaker among twenty international experts at the International Coaching Week organized by the International Authority for Professional Coaching and Mentoring (IAPC&M) from May 13th to 17th, 2024. This series of Master Classes, accessible to all via Zoom using

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