Advertisement WHO approved Vaccines Institutions and manufacturers started to work on the development of Covid-19 vaccines only after the declaration of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the WHO. Moderna: mRNA-1273 Vaccine Type – RNA Trial Phase – Approved Who should get vaccinated? The Moderna vaccine is recommended for people aged 18 years and older. Recommended dosage – SAGE recommends the use of the Moderna mRNA-1273 vaccine at a schedule of two doses (100 µg, 0.5 ml each) 28 days apart. If necessary, the interval between the doses may be extended to 42 days. Compliance with the full schedule is recommended and the same product should be used…
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Advertisement The official Travel advice website of the Government of Canada recently amends the Safety, security, and economic situation in Sri Lanka. According to the Canadian classification, Sri Lanka falls into the: “Exercise a high degree of caution” risk level. ⚠️ Canadians in #SriLanka: The deteriorating economic situation is affecting the supply of basic necessities and the delivery of public services. •Keep supplies of food, water and fuel on hand •Monitor local media for information https://t.co/btuL6iQfSs pic.twitter.com/NSRZ3T2yK0 — Travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) January 13, 2022 Exercise a high degree of caution This risk level means that there are identifiable safety and security…
Advertisement “With the new proposal we plan to implement, I hope to be able to deliver A/L and O/L results in the shortest possible time, saving at least a year and a half of our student life from entering a university or a higher education institution after the exams.” The Leader of the House of Parliament of Sri Lanka, Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardena stated. “We have increased university access by 10,000 this year” @DCRGunawardena Tweet Speaking at a function held recently, the Minister said that the curriculum will be designed to enable all students entering the university to learn…
Advertisement Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris stated that, due to the extensive economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea, the Korean language will be adopted as a subject for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination in Sri Lanka from 2023. Advertisement This decision was made as a result of the discussions in Seoul with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education of the Republic of Korea Yoo Eun-hye. The Foreign Minister mentioned the popularity of teaching programmes directed at proficiency in the Korean language in Sri Lanka. Advertisement
Advertisement Director-General of Health Services has granted approval to the Ministry of Education to normalize academic activities in all schools. The Ministry of Education will implement the decision from Monday, the 10th of January 2022. As per information, the academic activities in all schools from Grade 01 to 13 are to be normalized from the upcoming Monday. Advertisement
Advertisement Amongst a great turnover, the final countdown has begun for the students who are attending the Advanced Level Examination this year. If you have still not prepared, there is still a little time to prepare yourself to pass the examination. This is the time where students and even parents start to panic even if you feel you are prepared. Exams are unavoidable in a student’s life, but if you have the correct tips to study and preparation, you can get through your exams. Students maybe referring to notes but nothing will remain in their head if their study technique…
Advertisement 1) COVID-19 VACCINE AFFECTS FERTILITY? “I should start by saying that there is absolutely no scientific evidence or truth behind this concern that vaccines somehow interfere with fertility, either in men or in women, because what vaccines do is stimulate an immune response against that particular protein or antigen of that virus or bacteria. So in this case, the COVID vaccine stimulates both antibody response and a cell-mediated immune response against the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. So, there is no way in which they could interfere with the functioning of the reproductive organs in either men or…
Advertisement The University Grants Commission (UGC) has stated that university registration for the academic year 2020/2021 is available on https://www.ugc.ac.lk/ from today till the 10th of December 2021.194,297 candidates (64.39%) have qualified for state universities. A total of 301,771 candidates – including 277,625 for the new syllabus and 24,146 for the old syllabus – faced the exam last year. Advertisement
Advertisement Ministry of Education has announced the details of the Christmas, Exam & April holidays for government schools on the island. Christmas Holidays From 23rd to 26th December (All schools) A/L Exam Holidays From 3rd February to 3rd March 2022 (Except primary sections) New Year Holidays From 09th to 17th April 2022 (Sinhala & Tamil schools) Ramadan Holidays From April 01st to May 03rd (Muslim schools) Advertisement The Ministry has also confirmed the examination dates for A/L, O/L & Grade 5 scholarships. Grade 5 On the 22nd of January 2022 GCE A/L From February 7th to March 5th, 2022 GCE…
Advertisement Days Hours Minutes Live Workshop Concluded Successfully concluded the event with 90+ registered participants, covering 45% of districts in Sri Lanka. The webinar was conducted in both English & Sinhala in a friendly communicative manner. In order to maximize the achievement and outcomes of any examination, it is vital to ensure that operational planning and delivery are supported by strategic commitment and preparation. Preparing for an exam can be stressful and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s no need to stress out or cram. By doing a couple of simple things ahead of time, you can ensure…