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2012 London Olympic

 London 2012 Olympics was opened All the action from the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, featuring the lighting of the Olympic flame,
cameo appearances by Queen Elizabeth II, Lord Voldemort, James Bond, Paul McCartney and Mary Poppins, a spectacular show from director Danny Boyle, the parade of Olympic athletes and many more surprises...

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University admissions to be increased-Minister of Higher Education, S.B. Dissanayake Said~

SB Dissanayake

Measures would be taken to let the students who sat for the GCE A/L examination for the third time under the old syllabus to sit for a fourth time, adding that a cabinet proposal would be submitted to the house for approval. The minister Minister of Higher Education, S.B. Dissanayake was addressing the Cabinet press briefing at the ministry auditorium yesterday.(26/july/2012)
The university admissions will be increased to provide relief for students affected by the Z score issue stemming from last year’s Advanced Level examination.
He said about 2,000 to 3,000 more students would be offered university admission this year. He said the ministry is discussing with Vice Chancellors to find out the availability of rooms and facilities to expand this year’s intake. The minister said the ministry is obtaining the numbers of students inconvenienced due to the Z score issue.

He said the government has already taken up the issue seriously, and it would take every measure to provide the fairest solution without causing inconvenience to students.

Minister S B Dissanayake noted the government is bound to implement the court order, adding that it would be proceeded with avoiding injustice to any student.

He also noted that he would present a special cabinet paper for approval to allow the students who sat for the A-L examination for the third time last year to sit for a fourth time too.

He observed that those who criticize the court verdict must understand that it is an insult to the court. He also said that politically motivated teachers’ unions and student's movements had contributed to worsen the Z score issue from the earlier stage.

Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Information Director General Prof Ariyaratne Athugala and Media Center for National Development Director Ariya Rubasinghe also participated.

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ANDREW DE SILVA WINS AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT...

Andrew de silva

Sri Lankan born Melbourne singer songwriter Andrew de Silva has overcome massive personal hurdles and stolen a second chance at stardom after taking out the Australia’s Got Talent title.
The former member of ‘90s boy-band CDB said winning the contest was “a dream comes true."
An emotional de Silva said he would be happy to put singing at weddings behind him to focus on recording and touring.
“It’s all about the music, and now I’m just going to start living my dream,” Andrew de Silva said.

The father of Yazmin, 10, and Jada, 4, said the experience was “life-changing” and the $250,000 prize would help his family become debt free.

He overcame cancer and a serious stutter and shared his touching stories with the nation.

“Those experiences are a part of my history and made me who I am,” he said.

His partner of 12 years, Elle, said their daughters were so proud of their dad.

“It’s been such a journey, and it has changed him,” she said.

“He’s doing so many things now that he wouldn’t have otherwise done.”

Andrew de Silva said he performed an original song Now That I Believe because it was all about keeping faith.

Judge Dannii Minogue said de Silva deserved to have a successful career in the music industry.

“It takes lots of guts to come back to the industry when you’ve already been part of it,” Minogue said.

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ANDREW DE SILVA WINS AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT...

Andrew de silva

Sri Lankan born Melbourne singer songwriter Andrew de Silva has overcome massive personal hurdles and stolen a second chance at stardom after taking out the Australia’s Got Talent title.
The former member of ‘90s boy-band CDB said winning the contest was “a dream comes true."
An emotional de Silva said he would be happy to put singing at weddings behind him to focus on recording and touring.
“It’s all about the music, and now I’m just going to start living my dream,” Andrew de Silva said.

The father of Yazmin, 10, and Jada, 4, said the experience was “life-changing” and the $250,000 prize would help his family become debt free.

He overcame cancer and a serious stutter and shared his touching stories with the nation.

“Those experiences are a part of my history and made me who I am,” he said.

His partner of 12 years, Elle, said their daughters were so proud of their dad.

“It’s been such a journey, and it has changed him,” she said.

“He’s doing so many things now that he wouldn’t have otherwise done.”

Andrew de Silva said he performed an original song Now That I Believe because it was all about keeping faith.

Judge Dannii Minogue said de Silva deserved to have a successful career in the music industry.

“It takes lots of guts to come back to the industry when you’ve already been part of it,” Minogue said.

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