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IPS UN Bureau Chief Thalif Deen receiving the gold medal from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Photo credit: Rousbeh Legatis. UNITED NATIONS — At the annual UN Correspondents Association (UNCA) award ceremony/black tie dinner in New York on December 19, Inter Press Service (IPS) was declared  winner of a prestigious gold medal for its global and UN coverage of the environment – specifically climate change, …

  மஸீஹுத்தீன் இனாமுல்லாஹ்   இந்த நாட்டின் கல்வித் திட்டமும் பரீட்சை முறையும் மிகக் கொடியவை, முற்றுமுழுதாக அவை மீள்பரிசீலனை செய்யப் படவேண்டும்.     வருடாந்தம் க பொ த சா தரப் பரீட்சையில் சுமார் 45% வீதத்திற்கு மேற்பட்டோர் அதாவது சுமார் 1,25,000 பேர்கள் சித்தியடைவதில்லை. அதே நிலைதான் உயர்தரப் பரீட்சையிலும்.   2010 ஆம் ஆண்டு  சாதாரண தர பாடசாலை பரீட்சார்த்திகளின் எண்ணிக்கை 271,644 அதில் 164527 பேர் சித்தியடைய 107117 பேர் சித்தியடையவில்லை.   2008 ஆம் ஆண்டு …

  Praise be to Allaah and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger and upon his family and companions.   The Muslim student puts his trust in Allaah when facing the tests of this world, and he seeks His help whilst following the prescribed means, in accordance with the words of the Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): …

Sri Lanka’s Rifti Muhammed Rizwan, who came first in the international Holy Quran recital contest, held at Mecca in Saudi Arabia recently, returned to the country on Wednesday. Eighty six countries participated in the event.   This is the first time that a Sri Lankan had secured the top slot in this prestigious international contest.   The Deputy Minister of …

Applications are invited from Sri Lankan students for nomination to undergraduate course in Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Medicine (MBBS) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) under the Self-Financing Scheme for the academic year 2013-14 against the reserved seats of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India.   2.       As per revised guidelines applicable from the academic session …

  In commemoration of 120 years of excellence, Zahira College proudly marches forward with celebrations in the form of a College Walk inviting all the present and past students as well as the parents to be a part of this parade. Zahira Walk 2012 will be orchestrated on the 1st of December at 8 am followed by a carnival at school …