Novel way to English

The Authorities launching a road map yesterday to ensure equity in promoting spoken\communicative English as a life skill among Sri Lankans, under a Presidential initiative, said that the intention was to change the old order, where English was thought as an instrument of social oppression and the prized possession of a privileged class.

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DECs go North-East

The Government will set up four Dedicated Economic Centers (DECs) in Batticaloa, Kilinochchi, Medawachchiya and Jaffna within this year to provide essential commodities to the people in the North and the East at concessionary rates.

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Colleges of Education:

Monthly allowance 100 percent up

The monthly allowance of students who are studying in the Colleges of Education islandwide will be increased by 100 percent from next year, said Education Minister Susil Premajayantha.

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Rs 30,000 fine on mosquito 'breeders'

Over 200 dengue patients in Kalutara:

Fines totally Rs. 30,000 were imposed on three persons found guilty of having mosquito breeding places in their domestic compounds by the Tangalle Magistrate Bandula Himburegama.

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