Topic: Education — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MSTI Maritime Academy, established in 1986 as Sri Lanka’s first privately owned maritime training school, has developed a distinguished legacy of over three decades in producing globally competent seafarers.
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) hosted a Networking session with the Education at the Mandarina Hotel, Colombo recently.
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy is contributing to the initiatives focus on rehabilitating schools and pre-schools in the Badulla and Passara Zones of Education that sustained damage from Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.
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[2025-12-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Kalutara Chess Tournament Grand Finals – 2025 was successfully held recently. The tournament was organized by the Kalutara District Chess Association and the tournament was held at St Anthony’s Girls School – Panadura.
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[2025-12-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ananda National School Puttalam beat Nirmala Matha Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya Kalpitiya by innings and 39 runs in their first round fixture 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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[2025-12-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hobbit House produced a powerful all-round performance to make a clean sweep and emerge overall champions at the Year 4, 5 and 6 Sports Day of the British School in Colombo, held at the Torrington Grounds recently.
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[2025-12-30 06:31 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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[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Devananda College Ambalangoda 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 the Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Sumangala College Panadura ‘B’ advanced to the quarter final round of the Under 13 division 2 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The student-led Bangladeshi party born out of the protest movement that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has forged an electoral alliance with Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of February’s parliamentary election, stirring internal rifts.
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[2025-12-30 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been clear about her desire to shut down the agency she runs. She’s laid off half the staff and joked about padlocking the door.
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[2025-12-30 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: This summer, my colleagues were reporting out a story about the Department of Education’s “final mission,” its effort to undermine public education even as the Trump administration worked feverishly to close the agency.
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[2025-12-30 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: This is a guide to school discipline in New Mexico and Gallup-McKinley County Schools. You can print and share a short copy of this guide.
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[2025-12-29 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Residents concerned about possible noise and light pollution at new riding school, but offering leisure facilities will draw support, they say
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[2025-12-29 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss why Beijing’s outreach to the region should not be seen as a challenge to Washington, the HK$2 subsidised transport fare for the elderly, and Hong Kong’s New Year countdown
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[2025-12-29 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This essay aims at analysing the governance enhancements introduced by the Universities Amendment Act of 2025, which amends sections 49 and 51 of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978. These amendments establish structured electoral and appointment processes, empower University Councils with removal authority, impose term limits, and mandate role separation to curb conflicts of interest.
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[2025-12-29 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sentiment swings between concerns over a weakening growth outlook and bets that Beijing will step up policy easing to prop up the economy
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[2025-12-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Multitalented’ fun-loving educator makes boys late for lessons perform on classroom podium to delight of fellow pupils
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[2025-12-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics are worried that the massive budget would either fall prey to corruption or not be enough to tackle long-standing problems
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[2025-12-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Attractive discounts, easing mortgage costs and policy support drive the market’s shift towards flats that cost below US$1.3 million
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[2025-12-29 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nethmi Fernando of Princes of Wales College Moratuwa showed bowling performances against Mahamaya Girls College Kandy in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Girl’s Division One Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket tournament sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-29 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tenusha Nimsara and Ameesha Rasanjana of Richmond College Galle made centuries against St. Thomas College Matara in their Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-29 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vishwa Ravihara of Gnanodaya Maha Vidyalaya, Kalutara scored 119 runs and claimed 2 wickets and Didula Theekshana of Gnanodaya Maha Vidyalaya Kalutara claimed 7 wickets for 3 runs against Pothupitiya Maha Vidyalaya 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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[2025-12-29 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An event to donate school supplies, including exercise books, bags and shoes to 185 schoolchildren from the Delgoda and Alubowila areas took place on Saturday (27) at the Delgoda Public Grounds.
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[2025-12-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A British government crackdown on student visa abuse is reshaping global education pathways, leaving some aspiring students from Pakistan and Bangladesh locked out of universities in the United Kingdom.
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[2025-12-29 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
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[2025-12-28 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With student counts half of 1980 levels, South Korea confronts a crisis of empty classrooms and abandoned sites, raising worry over wasted assets
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[2025-12-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Creative’ boarding school pupils subjected to official investigation, hit with ‘serious’ warnings; online observers praise their ingenuity
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[2025-12-28 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Case involved a common but illegal practice in which developers collude with indigenous villagers to abuse the city’s ‘small-house’ policy
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[2025-12-27 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Historian and political scientist Herfried Münkler recently summed up what he sees as the core foreign policy problem for Germany's government: "The liberal idealism of a rules-based international order has turned out to be an illusion."
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[2025-12-27 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the new requirements for native-speaking English teachers, the need to prioritise safety and well-being in building renovation, and the commercialisation of Christmas gift-giving
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[2025-12-27 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cases of misuse by students and scholars should prompt universities to reconsider how the technology is integrated, to ensure standards are maintained
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[2025-12-27 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Growing mainland demand and a falling local birth rate add to the need for a unified, secure and globally accessible DSE pathway
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[2025-12-27 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The British School in Colombo (BSC) celebrated exceptional academic success at the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2025, held at the BMICH in Colombo.
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[2025-12-27 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The vintage girls of the Princess of Wales College, Moratuwa, members of the 1968 batch, recently reunited to relive a few hours of their school days. The gathering was held at the mansion of Gratian Award-winning writer Elmo Jayawardene, who is married to one of their classmates. What fun and frolic they enjoyed!
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[2025-12-26 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: School to address strong public demand and construction could begin as early as 2027, club says
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[2025-12-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The draft policy would cut down on excess capacity within e-cigarette sector and tighten enforcement of standards in production and export
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[2025-12-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: President Prabowo Subianto asserts his authority as he navigates the global stage and domestic challenges in his first full year in office
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[2025-12-26 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With more countries increasingly turning to Israel for their air defence systems, they cannot afford to isolate the Middle East power
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[2025-12-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former medical school dean says research team plans for comprehensive care platform to start operating within a year
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[2025-12-26 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has decided to spend Rs. 46,317 million to implement 16 new infrastructure development projects in State universities. These projects will be carried out under the 2026–2030 Public Investment Plan. The new initiatives will focus on the Universities of Moratuwa, Peradeniya, Vavuniya, Sri Jayewardenepura, Ruhuna, Eastern, and Uva Wellassa, as well as the Open University of Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-26 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 10th annual Financial Assistance and School Supplies donation ceremony organised by the Being Kind Foundation, for children from low-income families pursuing education, was held recently at the auditorium of Mahanama College, Colombo 3.
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[2025-12-26 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royal College Colombo beat Nalanda College Colombo by innings and 65 runs in their Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday.
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[2025-12-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defending joint champions Devapathiraja College Rathgama, Richmond College Galle and St. Joseph’s College Wattala advanced to the quarter finals 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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[2025-12-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The catalogue, which lists the sectors carrying policy incentives for overseas investors, has hundreds of new entries, many in advanced manufacturing
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[2025-12-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid heightened tensions, commentator says Beijing has sufficient policy tools in reserve should Tokyo endanger China’s core interests
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[2025-12-25 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The political heavyweight is to lead the BNP through an election after ex-premier Sheikh Hasina’s exit following a student-led uprising
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[2025-12-25 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Incident at Delia Memorial School (Hip Wo) leaves 61-year-old driver trapped, requiring fire services to extract her
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[2025-12-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Private educational institute ‘coerces’ parents to fork out huge sums for non-existent study sessions or face their children being expelled
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[2025-12-25 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland stocks closed higher after paring earlier losses as investors read the central bank’s latest messaging as supportive but restrained
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