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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.
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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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 ye…
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.
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 conduc…
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…
From February 1, consumer drones will be allowed to fly in designated airspace under new rules to boost the city’s low-altitude economy
Mother blames stress of debt incurred to give girl a ‘better’ education for punishment; netizens say she should ‘see a psychiatrist’
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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From 2027, children can enter Year One of primary school at age six instead of seven, fuelling fears of limited teaching staff and space
NPP Parliamentarian Lakshman Nipunaarachchi yesterday said that Opposition parliamentarians are speaking against new education reforms without studying them.
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Times Higher Education releases latest annual subject rankings, with Peking University entering top 10 for computer science for first time
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 202…
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.
HNB PLC has launched ‘Nana savi Mehewara’, a nationwide initiative to support the educational needs of children affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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 Lan…
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.
St. Benedict’s College Kotahena recorded 5th win of the season in the Under 19 two days inter schools cricket tournament yesterday.
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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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
Beijing announces support for small businesses and the tech sector, after 2025 economic data shows heavy reliance on exports
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.
Following move to tax condoms, contraceptives, online observers deride Beijing move as desperate attempt to boost birth rates
What began as a student’s claim of hunting radioactive waste has spiralled into a scandal linking military spies to dangerous border flights
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 Electric…
Sport introduced to school programmes and competitor numbers increase, but head coach Andrew Wright issues note of caution
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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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.
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, wit…
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The party born of protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina now finds itself overshadowed by a resurgent Jamaat-e-Islami
Treats’ ‘EM-SPARK’ project will train 30 teens from ethnic minority groups to coach 3,504 mainstream primary school students and community members
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 L…
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.
Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has been sent on compulsory leave today (19) in connection with the controversial Grade 6 English language module.
Direct Subsidy Scheme schools will be able to admit non-local students on a self-financing basis under new initiative
11-year-old who seldom talks about her late grandfather uses phone watch to send him ‘I miss you’ texts, details of her daily life
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In her solo exhibition, ‘Taihang Rhapsody’, at Asia Society Hong Kong, the Yale University-educated artist challenges Western conventions