Yearly Archives: 2025

Key officials of the ACJU meet Lankan Prime Minister

  A special meeting held recently at the Office of the Prime Minister between the Executive Committee Members of the ACJU and the Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.  Representing the ACJU were its General Secretary, Deputy General Secretary, Secretaries of Sub-committees, and other members.    During the meeting, an introduction …

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Colombo Zahira students launch 20 books in English, Sinhala

Zahira College Writers Forum launched 20 books in English and Sinhala languages on Saturday January 18 at the Zahira College Abdul Ghaffoor Hall. It was held under the patronage of Principal of Zahira College Trizviiy Marikar. Teacher in Charge of the Writer’s Forum Fathima Shazna delivered the welcome address. The chief guest at the ceremony Writer and Senior Journalist Asiff …

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Interest Free Student Loan Scheme Application 2025 – Edu Ministry

  Saturday, January 18, 2025 Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education   Application for Interest Free Student Loan Scheme (IFSLS) to Degree Programmes (Courses) 2025 Intake 9   – Based on the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination 2021 / 2022 / 2023 List of Non-State Higher Education Institutes under IFSLS 01. Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT …

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Sheikh F. Fayas Hazrath – The Death on the Minbar

**The Death on the Minbar** While delivering the *Khutbah* sermon from the pulpit in Akurana, Sheikh F. Fayas Hazrath responded to Allah’s call and departed for his eternal life. Sheikh F. Fayas (Murshid) Hazrath hailed from the Dehianga area of Kandy. He served as the Chief Imam of the Asna Central Mosque in Akurana for 15 years. Continuing to reside …

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All Umrah Pilgrims | Travellers to Saudi Arabia Must Get a Special Meningitis Vaccine From Feb 1

From 1st February 2025A new vaccination requirement will be introduced for all travellers to Saudi Arabia, whether they are pilgrims for the Umrah or the Hajj or ordinary visitors. This measure, which requires the presentation of a certificate of vaccination against meningitis for anyone aged two and over, is designed to ensure public health during large religious gatherings. It is therefore essential to prepare properly and …

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