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Newest first · UTC+11:00PM launches Landmark Education Reforms - DailyNews
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya officially launched Sri Lanka’s transformative national education reforms today at Gunasekara Vidyalaya in Athurugiriya, beginning with Grade 1.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Trump terror policy massively expands US list of bad guys - Asia Times
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· Brian J Phillips
Chinese boy, 8, wakes from 55-day coma after responding to classmates’ video
Youngster suffers brain damage, lung injuries in car accident; ‘determined’ mother, school friends, teacher help him regain consciousness
· Zoey Zhang
[Good Business] The tipping point of quality business education
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· Jee Geronimo
German development policy: Partners in the Global South
The rule of the strongest is back: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke of a "new world of great powers" at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. There was much talk of armament, economic might, power plays — and of course US President Donald Trump.
· Tina Gerhäusser
Implementation of new educational reforms begins today - DailyNews
The national programme to inaugurate the implementation of new educational reforms starting from Grade One in 2026 will be held at the Gunasekara Vidyalaya Athurugiriya under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today. This majo…
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Under-19 Two-Day: DS Senanayake’s Binuksha excels in drawn match against Royal - DailyNews
Shanaal Binuksha of D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo delivered an outstanding all-round performance against Royal College, Colombo in their Under-19 two-day inter-school cricket fixture yesterday.
· Mavan perera
Central Bank keeps policy rate at 7.75% - DailyNews
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75 percent, reaffirming its commitment to steering inflation towards the medium-term target of 5 percent while supporting the country’s ongoing economic recovery amid global uncertainties.
· Mavan perera
The Morning Star of Nursing Education in Sri Lanka - DailyNews
After a convulsive struggle for national liberation from British colonialism which tore the subcontinent apart, India gained its independence in 1947. Way ahead of Ceylon, on the cusp of this momentous event, it established a degree-awarding College of Nursing at the University of Delhi in 1946, a committee having v…
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PFEC Global holds ‘World Study Fair 2026’ for Lankan students - DailyNews
PFEC Global is bringing decision closer to home by hosting the World Study Fair 2026, on January 31, the second edition of its international education exhibition, returning bigger and better to connect students directly with leading global institutions under one roof.
· Mavan perera
Janashakthi ‘Shilpashakthi’ year 5 scholarship programme empowers students nationwide - DailyNews
Janashakthi Life, a subsidiary of JXG Janashakthi Group, through its ‘Shilpashakthi’ initiative, has reinforced its commitment to educational excellence with the completion of its Year 5 Scholarship Seminars.
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Oshaka steers Upananda National School to victory - DailyNews
Oshaka Gayana’s all-round performance steered Upananda National School Manavila to victory over Siri Abhayatiss Maha Vidyalaya Wathugedara by innings and 14 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 b…
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Thurstan and St. Anthony’s Katugastota U-13 Div. I joint champs - DailyNews
Thurstan College Colombo and St. Anthony’s College Katugastota declared joint champions of the Under 13 division 1 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
· Mavan perera
HCI girls win third straight TISSL TT crown - DailyNews
Horizon College International Under-16 girls TT players with officials after retaining the TISSL Inter-International Schools’ Table Tennis title for a third straight year.
· Mavan perera
Charles Sturt University holds high-level roundtable discussion - DailyNews
Charles Sturt University, recently hosted a roundtable discussion on the future of higher education in Sri Lanka at its Colombo campus.
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St. Joseph’s welcomes Grade 1 students - DailyNews
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, recently held a welcome ceremony for Grade 1 students in 2026. Rector Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi and Vice Rector and Primary School Principal Rev. Fr. Priyan Tissera welcomed the children. Teachers, parents, and students enjoyed special performances at the sports complex cum auditorium.
· Mavan perera
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, defying Trump pressure
The US president had been pushing for cuts at the central bank’s first policy gathering this year
· Agence France-Presse
RCUAC Challenge Shield 2026 on February 7 and 8 - DailyNews
The Royal College Union Aquatics Club (RCUAC) will conduct the RCUAC Challenge Shield water polo and swimming on February 7 and 8 at the Royal College swimming pool. Expanding into a vibrant two-day celebration themed ‘A Weekend at the Pool’ the event brings together junior athletes, schools, families and supporters.
· Mavan perera
Marco Rubio defends Trump Venezuela policy in heated hearing
US Secretary of State and acting national security adviser Marco Rubio testified Wednesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on US policy toward Venezuela after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.
· Wesley Dockery
Vietnam - Profiting from Communism
Vietnam has a growing number of millionaires, and signs of growth are everywhere. But this prosperity comes at a price: anyone who dares to criticize the official policy of the Communist Party risks losing everything.
· Deutsche Welle
EDCOM 2: end mass promotion in schools | The wRap
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Food safety practices should not be confined to the school curriculum, says Prime Minister - DailyNews
Food safety practices should not be limited to the classroom, but must become an integral part of children’s attitudes and daily behaviours, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said today(28).
· Supuni Kulasinghe
‘Teach our children well’: Jack Ma urges changes to China’s education in AI era
China’s educators must teach students to ask thousands of good questions, rather than give the same correct answer, Ma says
· Vincent Chow
Why US defence strategy may hurt leaders in South Korea, Japan
The National Defence Strategy states that the US will provide ‘more limited’ support to its allies in line with the ‘America-first’ policy
· Maria Siow
Meet Jessica Williams, who plays Gaby in Apple TV’s Shrinking
Starting off with improv in school, she joined Amy Poehler’s comedy group and broke through as the youngest correspondent on The Daily Show
· Ishani Sarkar
Fashion Bug Brings Smiles Through Happy Bear Book Drive - DailyNews
Fashion Bug has launched the third phase of its Happy Bear book donation programme, reaching out to students affected by the recent floods in the Naranwita, Gampola area. The initiative provided essential school supplies to children from families impacted by the adverse weather conditions, offering much-needed suppo…
· Thushan Jayasuriya
CB holds interest rates steady to support economic stability - DailyNews
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) concluded its latest meeting yesterday (27), opting to maintain its current monetary policy stance.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Gunawardena of Dambana - DailyNews
I remember a trip I made to Dambana with my friend Ariyapala Ratnayake about twenty years ago. The first place we went was Gurukumbura School. At first glance, the school—consisting of only a few classrooms—gave us the impression of being isolated and solitary, situated in the middle of a forest village. At that tim…
· Mavan perera
Is China about to end its after-school tutoring ban? A huge fine suggests not
Speculation was growing that Beijing would relax a ban on for-profit tutoring to boost the economy. Then a firm was hit with a US$9.7 million penalty
· Carol Yang
ICE on US streets challenges American norms, founding values
High-profile, at times lethal and potentially unconstitutional actions by federal US immigration officers could be changing the views of Americans on a cornerstone Donald Trump policy.
· Matthew Ward Agius
Hirusha of Henegama CC claims 10 wickets in innings - DailyNews
Hirusha Premarathna, left arm leg spinner of Henegama Central claimed all 10 wickets against Galahitiyawa Central College 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 yesterday.
· Mavan perera
Navy partners in restoration of Galle fisheries harbour premises - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance for restoration of premises at the Galle fisheries harbour recently, in support of the national ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme. As a key partner in the Presidential Task Force for the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national project, the Navy is committed to realising the national policy framew…
· Mavan perera
Institute of Chemistry Ceylon conducts Orientation Programme for new intake - DailyNews
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon conducted the Orientation Programme for the new intake on January 25, at its Malabe Campus.
· Mavan perera
SL highlights policy leadership at International Parliamentary Roundtable on Human - Wildlife Co-existence held in Botswana - DailyNews
Representatives of Sri Lanka participated in the International Parliamentary Roundtable on Human-Wildlife Co-existence, held in Gaborone, Botswana recently, alongside MPs from 12 countries, including Botswana, other African nations, selected European Union Member States and Asian countries.
· Mavan perera
Inter-school literary competition ‘Serendia’ celebrates SL’s cultural and creative spirit - DailyNews
Serendia Vol. 1, an inter-school literary and creative competition celebrating Sri Lanka’s cultural, traditional, and historical identity, was successfully held recently at the Royal MAS Arena, recently. The event brought together students from across the country in a vibrant showcase of creativity, heritage, and yo…
· Mavan perera
Swimming meet at Kelaniya - DailyNews
The entries for the All – Island Freestyle Swimming Meet – 2026 .organised by the Kelaniya ACE Aquatics will close on February 01 st.. The event is open to all schools and swimming clubs in the country. Valuable prizes are on offer for the winners.
· Mavan perera
‘Taco Trump’ tally: US president carries out only 25% of tariff threats
Analysis finds Trump’s tariff threats often go unfulfilled, or retracted, with markets dismissing them as strategic bluster rather than firm policy
· Bloomberg
Unicef delivers school kits to Gaza after 2.5-year Israel blockade
Thousands of school kits reach Gaza as Unicef confirms Israel lifts blockade that left children learning without pencils or books
· Reuters
Peace or chaos? Indonesia’s participation in Trump-led board stirs debate
Critics say the decision runs contrary to Jakarta’s support for Palestine and decades-old foreign policy strategy of multilateralism
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Hong Kong to deny teachers practising certificates with insufficient training hours
Education panel to discuss finer details of new certification to ensure ‘fit and proper’ standards
· William Yiu
Opinion | How Hangzhou’s tech ecosystem nurtures dragons and rockets
It’s not one factor but a ‘rainforest’ of policy, capital, talent, universities and research institutions operating within clear boundaries
· Ni Tao
Rebuilding connections: William Chen and The Discourse’s journey towards global leadership
Student leader fosters global connections through the transformative power of storytelling and cultural exchange
· Young Post
Australian Open tennis encounters extreme heat
Australian Open organizers instituted their extreme heat policy as temperatures soared at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.
· Srinivas Mazumdaru
Business school teaching case study: The promise and pitfalls of biodiversity offsets
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Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE’s latest jewellery course is on engagement rings
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, goes beyond celebrity engagement ring hype, discussing meaning, history and handcrafting
· SCMP Style Reporter
US looking inward under Trump made room for China’s development, expert says
As US president reshapes Washington’s policy, Beijing may be left in an increasingly ‘complex and volatile’ world, Ni Feng says
· Orange Wang
Social Welfare | South China Morning Post
Why some China schools require pupils to return empty milk boxes for their welfareA request by primary schools in China that pupils hand back their empty milk cartons has led to the creation of a thriving second-hand market in the containers.
Royal ‘B’ emerge U-13 Div. II Cricket champs - DailyNews
Royal College Colombo ‘B’ emerged champion of the Under 13 division 2 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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