Topic: Education — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thurstan College Colombo, St. Joseph’s College Colombo and St. Sylvester’s College Kandy advanced to the quarter final round of the Under 13 division 1 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: S.Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia ‘B’ and Nalanda College Colombo ‘B’ advanced to the pre quarter final round of the Under 13 division two inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the continuation of the Suraksha Student Insurance programme for the September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 year, together with several amendments aimed at enhancing its effectiveness, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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[2025-12-24 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
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[2025-12-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The addition of foreign drone makers, including those from China, to a US trade blacklist is unlikely to heat up relations, observers said
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[2025-12-23 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Minsk aims to rebalance its foreign policy towards Beijing and Washington but geopolitical realities prevent a full break from Russia
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[2025-12-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet has approved the continuation and enhancement of the ‘Suraksha’ student insurance program for the academic year 2025/26. The program aims to support students facing health-related obstacles that may affect their education.
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[2025-12-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Teachers praised for understanding ‘juvenile psychology’ by presenting children with personalised quilt covers, bedsheets, pillows at awards
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[2025-12-23 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Education has announced the revised schedule for the conclusion of the 2025 academic year and the start of the 2026 academic year for government and government-approved schools, including Pirivenas.
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[2025-12-23 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sugath Rathnayake, a Sri Lankan academic and lecturer at Yunnan University in China, has been awarded the prestigious Yunnan Friendship Award, one of the highest honours conferred on foreign experts by the Yunnan Provincial Government.
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[2025-12-23 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementSCMP China SeriesBeijing’s recalibration of its Taiwan policyAll eyes are on how Beijing’s “Chinese dream” of eventual Taiwan reunification will unfold at a time when the leader of the United States – Taipei’s top international backer – appears less likely to intervene in case of a cross-strait conflict. In this three-part series, Amber Wang looks at how recent moves signal a recalibration of Beijing’s Taiwan policy – outlining post-unity governance visions, ramping up messaging to the island’s public and scaling
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[2025-12-23 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: University of Hong Kong researchers urge public to get vaccinated against rapidly spreading strain, saying current vaccines are still effective
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[2025-12-23 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India has committed a US$450 million reconstruction package to assist Sri Lanka in recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The package includes US$350 million in concessional lines of credit and US$100 million in grants, and will support sectors worst affected by the cyclone, including roads, railways, bridges, housing, health and education systems, agriculture, and disaster preparedness.
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[2025-12-23 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From India’s anxiety over US-Pakistan deals to South Korea’s visa policy debate, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2025-12-23 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Steps are being taken to distribute sanitary napkins to over one million schoolgirls across the island from 2026, the Education Ministry said.
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[2025-12-23 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the flaws of a hardware-first, training-last approach, shoring up accountability of owners’ corporations, and the aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack
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[2025-12-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy announcements, a new commemoration day and military posturing for clues to Beijing’s intent
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[2025-12-23 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Interaction within a safe and secure structure is essential for a child to learn and grow.National Institute of Mental Health, Consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Malsha de Silva, points out that psychological growth is important for the child to reach his/her full potential as an adult. Formal educational institutions such as schools provide a structured setup for the child to achieve the age-appropriate psychological growth.
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[2025-12-23 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tharushi Anjalika of Dutugemunu Maha Vidyalaya Thellambura made an unbeaten century against Sanghamitta Balika Vidyalaya Galle in their first round fixtures of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-23 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A sum of Rs. 100,000 each will be awarded to 274 students who demonstrated excellence across all subject streams at the GCE Advanced Level examination.
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[2025-12-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Due to the overflow of the Mahaweli River caused by heavy rains, the Electrical systems of the buildings of the University of Peradeniya, which was flooded, were severely damaged.
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[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Technocity (Pvt) Ltd, a leading authorised IT distributor in Sri Lanka for globally reputed brands such as HP, ASUS, MSI, Lenovo, BenQ, Raidmax, Kaspersky and more, has donated Rs. 50 million relief initiative, to assist impacted children and schools, during Cyclone Ditwah .
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[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DS Senanayake College Colombo and Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo emerged victorious in the Under-20 Boys and Girls Championships of the Sri Lanka Schools Age Group Water Polo Championships 2025. The tournament was organized by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) and held at the Air Force Aquatic Sports Complex in Ratmalana on Saturday.
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[2025-12-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thurstan College Colombo advanced to the pre quarter final round of the Under 13 division 1 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya scored 93 runs for 1 wicket at close on day one in their Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday. All matches will continue today for day two.
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[2025-12-23 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Over the last three years, the head of a small charter school network that serves fewer than 1,000 students has taken home up to $870,000 annually, a startling amount that appears to be the highest for any public school superintendent in the state and among the top in the nation.
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[2025-12-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit
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[2025-12-22 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The decline of Britain’s universities and the challenges facing Western academia in general stem from education no longer being treated as a national investment
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[2025-12-22 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flawed approach to China studies could fuel misunderstandings and lead to misguided policy decisions in Washington, seminar hears
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[2025-12-22 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Another 130 children abducted in November in a raid on a school in Niger state in north-central Nigeria have been released, Nigerian authorities said on Sunday.
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[2025-12-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur champion finishes on 16 under par in Thailand to lead group of 35 who have secured status for 2026 season
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[2025-12-22 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seoul National and Yonsei universities face new cheating scandals despite tighter controls, signalling need for stronger online exam and AI rules
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[2025-12-22 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’
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[2025-12-22 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, has strongly criticized the government’s education reforms, saying they undermine parental rights and threaten Sri Lanka’s cultural and religious foundations.
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[2025-12-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Memoir by former Britain-based academic rebuts accusations that the centres serve as vehicles for Beijing’s state narratives
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[2025-12-22 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nigerian authorities say they have secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in the country’s central Niger state.
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[2025-12-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Parents of tragic boy who always had ‘smiles and fun stories’ for classmates are delivered box full of touching letters, flowers
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[2025-12-22 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Presidential spokesman confirms ‘none left in captivity’ after an operation frees students taken by gunmen in November
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[2025-12-22 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Building on its ongoing commitment to child wellbeing, Keells is embarking on an extension of its social community outreach programme, Brighter Tomorrow for Our Little Ones, in partnership with the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement and a group of likeminded partners. The initiative focuses on supporting Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Kandy, Matale and Gampaha that have been severely affected by the recent adverse weather, providing both immediate support and longer-term assistance to help these centres recover and continue serving their
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[2025-12-22 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ramiru Perera and Rehan Peiris both of Royal College Colombo showed good batting performances against St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa in their Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Jaffna Hindu College was named as one of the winners at the regional award ceremony of the AIA Healthiest Schools Competition, a flagship initiative by AIA Group aimed at promoting healthier habits among students across Asia-Pacific region through innovative school-based projects.
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[2025-12-22 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Devapathiraja College Rathgama and St. Benedict’s College Kotahena recorded wins against St. Anthony’s College Wattala and Sri Dharmaloka College Kelaniya in their Under 19 Two day inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-22 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Japanese organisation ‘Asia Children’s Dream’ has initiated a programme to provide dry rations, clothing, and school bags to families affected by recent natural disasters in Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Education Ministry announces that the second phase of the third school term of 2025 will end tomorrow (23).
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[2025-12-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CHANDRADASA BALASURIYA – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of MR. CHANDRADASA BALASURIYA – former teacher of St. Paul’s College, Kingswood College, and K/Katukitula M.V. He was the beloved husband of Subhadra and the devoted father of Arjuna, Ruwanthi, Kanishka, and Asith and father-in-law of Vanoji, Heshan, Charuni and Kirijanthini.
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[2025-12-22 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SideBySide U-turns on policy hours after some residents in temporary housing argue donated items are theirs to keep even after they move out
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[2025-12-21 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has intervened following an incident that occurred during the recent colours awarding ceremony at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo, which sparked widespread public discussion on social media.
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[2025-12-21 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a delegation of UNICEF representatives on December 20 at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss measures taken to protect students affected by recent disasters and to restore the country’s damaged school system.
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[2025-12-21 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: If Germany could choose a well-trained teacher from abroad, it would probably be someone like Inge Pizarro Krause. With her eight years of study and two years of classroom experience in Viña del Mar, the 33-year-old from Chile is highly qualified and is now preparing to tackle Germany's desperate teacher shortage.
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[2025-12-21 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AIESEC, a global youth-led movement committed to fostering peace and unlocking human potential, empowers young people through hands-on leadership experiences. Guided by strong values, the organization inspires creativity and encourages youth to take meaningful action on global challenges.
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