Topic: Education — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-22 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: India views the current Iranian government as a ‘predictable counterweight’ against Pakistan’s influence, an analyst says
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[2026-01-22 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special bilateral discussion aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and governance framework was held at the Parliament Complex yesterday (21).
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[2026-01-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government invites interest in three sites for student hostels, signalling a shift from office sites to education-focused development
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[2026-01-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wedding-day death of Henan teacher highlights desperation of young women caught between modern hopes and traditional expectations
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[2026-01-22 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Middle powers must keep their diplomatic options open and recognise that engagement with a country isn’t an endorsement of it
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[2026-01-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The education reforms are a key pledge in the NPP’s election manifesto. The party noted that the country’s educational system is archaic and not geared to meet the challenges of advances in technology. It also does not produce a citizen capable of meeting demands of the current job market.
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[2026-01-22 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royalist Ramiru Perera recorded his second century of the season in the Under-19 Two-Day Inter Schools cricket tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-01-22 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-22 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The policy decisions and laws brought by the previous Governments have led to remand congestion and the Government is in the process of changing all those laws and regulations that cause unnecessary congestion in the country’s prisons, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament yesterday (21).
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[2026-01-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan Olympic athlete Tharushi Karunaratne, representing Texas A&M University, began the year with high expectations and delivered a strong performance by winning the silver medal in the 800m at the Corky Classic Sports Performance Center in the United States on Sunday. She clocked 2:08.62.
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[2026-01-22 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sihasvin Sejitha of Ilma College Matara and Anuhas Udaya Kumara of Richmond College turned in fine all round performances in their matches against Rahula College Matara ‘B’ and Siri Abhayatissa Maha Vidyalaya Wathugedara in their first round fixtures of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-22 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Riyah James, a teacher at a primary school in Surulere, Lagos, has to spend more on transport than ever before. "There's hardly anything left of my salary," the young Nigerian told DW. "Gas prices have skyrocketed. Sometimes the bus conductor demands higher prices practically overnight, and I don't have enough money with me," she explained.
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[2026-01-21 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From February 1, consumer drones will be allowed to fly in designated airspace under new rules to boost the city’s low-altitude economy
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[2026-01-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mother blames stress of debt incurred to give girl a ‘better’ education for punishment; netizens say she should ‘see a psychiatrist’
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[2026-01-21 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Secretary for Education Christine Choi tells legislature authorities are exploring launching a large language model relating to city’s school curriculum
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[2026-01-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tech ministry’s plan targets breakthroughs in AI models, agents and chips, as well as AI’s spread into diverse sectors
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[2026-01-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It’s a calculated choice to keep growth, infrastructure momentum and policy space alive in a world that punishes the economically exposed
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[2026-01-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From 2027, children can enter Year One of primary school at age six instead of seven, fuelling fears of limited teaching staff and space
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[2026-01-21 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NPP Parliamentarian Lakshman Nipunaarachchi yesterday said that Opposition parliamentarians are speaking against new education reforms without studying them.
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[2026-01-21 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Times Higher Education releases latest annual subject rankings, with Peking University entering top 10 for computer science for first time
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[2026-01-21 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s 2026 outlook is strong on the back of political stability and policy continuity with a growth forecast closer to 3.5-4%, and country’s rating outlook is expected to change from stable to positive this year, Economist Saurav Anand told the launch of the Standard Chartered Global Focus Economic Outlook 2026 in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-21 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament yesterday it is questionable why this Government is rushing to debate No-Confidence Motion submitted by the Opposition’s when the Education Minister is not in the country.
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[2026-01-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has launched ‘Nana savi Mehewara’, a nationwide initiative to support the educational needs of children affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-21 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: British University Recruitment Consultants Lanka Ltd (BURC Lanka), the premier student recruitment consultancy and advisory for British universities in Sri Lanka, is conducting curated, individually designed and tailored English programmes for corporate to build confident, fluent English communicators within Sri Lanka’s corporate sector, by prioritising effective communication.
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[2026-01-21 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two semi finals of the Under 13 division two inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket will be played at Kotte Ananda Sastralaya ground Beddagana and Wickramashila National School ground Giriulla tomorrow.
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[2026-01-21 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Benedict’s College Kotahena recorded 5th win of the season in the Under 19 two days inter schools cricket tournament yesterday.
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[2026-01-21 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mahanayake of the Malwatte Chapter, Most Ven.Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera stated that all parties should focus on implementing new education reforms systematically to avoid issues, rather than remaining divided and arguing when the necessity for reform is universally accepted.
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[2026-01-20 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Venezuela and Iran to Greenland and Canada, US interventions and threats risk spillovers and retaliation – as history shows
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[2026-01-20 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sha Tin and Tung Chung sites also among those the government will open for interest to develop into private student hostels to ease housing pressure
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[2026-01-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing announces support for small businesses and the tech sector, after 2025 economic data shows heavy reliance on exports
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[2026-01-20 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: As several African countries head to the polls in 2026, election outcomes will directly shape leadership, policy priorities, and democratic credibility at home, while also influencing regional alliances and global security cooperation.
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[2026-01-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Following move to tax condoms, contraceptives, online observers deride Beijing move as desperate attempt to boost birth rates
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[2026-01-20 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What began as a student’s claim of hunting radioactive waste has spiralled into a scandal linking military spies to dangerous border flights
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[2026-01-20 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Restoration and repair work has officially begun on the Peradeniya Kalu Palama (Yaka Bridge) following significant damage caused by recent cyclone-related incidents. The site inspection was conducted on 17th January 2026 by Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, in collaboration with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CECB), the Colombo Engineering Services Limited (CESL), and the University of Peradeniya.
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[2026-01-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sport introduced to school programmes and competitor numbers increase, but head coach Andrew Wright issues note of caution
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[2026-01-20 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament today (20) that the government is prepared to debate the no-confidence motion filed by the opposition against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on January 22 and 23.
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[2026-01-20 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Last January, DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng met the Chinese premier in the same setting following the start-up’s rapid rise to prominence
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[2026-01-20 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Farmers and orchardists from across Himachal Pradesh on Monday staged a massive protest and gherao outside the state Secretariat, demanding immediate implementation of the Supreme Court’s directions to frame a clear policy for regularisation.
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[2026-01-20 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ambassador Shobini Gunasekera, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s envoy to the Russian Federation, presented her Letters of Credence to President Vladimir Putin on 15th January 2026 at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. The ceremony was conducted in accordance with established diplomatic protocol, with President Putin accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Policy Advisor Yury Ushakov.
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[2026-01-20 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From visa suspensions to Pakistan’s arms deal, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-01-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The party born of protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina now finds itself overshadowed by a resurgent Jamaat-e-Islami
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[2026-01-20 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Treats’ ‘EM-SPARK’ project will train 30 teens from ethnic minority groups to coach 3,504 mainstream primary school students and community members
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[2026-01-20 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tharusha Ranasinghe’s century steered Lyceum International School Wattala over Vidyaloka College Galle by innings and 14 runs in their fixture of the Under 19 two days inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chandupa Kavisha’s all-round performances steered Dharmasoka College Ambalangoda to victory over Kingswood College Kandy by innings and 9 runs in their fixture of the Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The SLIIT Business School hosted the 4th International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB 2025), bringing together global academics, industry leaders and policymakers to explore the intersection of sustainability and digital innovation.
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[2026-01-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The implementation of transfers of Principals in National and Provincial Schools and related matters, together with the existing human resource shortages in schools, were discussed recently at the meeting of the Sub-Committee.
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[2026-01-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indian Army’s Engineer Task Force has successfully constructed the third Bailey bridge, measuring 120 feet, at KM 15 on the B-492 Highway in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sadeesha Devin of Mayurapada National School Narammala had a match bag of 11 wickets for eight runs against Wickramashila National School Giriulla ‘B’ in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division three inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Graduation ceremony of Londontec City Campus was held at the BMICH in Colombo yesterday. Vidath Dulanjith received his graduation certificate from Guest of Honour, Director of Educational Partnerships at the University of Wrexham, UK, Nicholas Decourt, while CEO, Principal M. H. E. Suffer, was also present.
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