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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
Thomas Djiwandono’s nomination comes amid fears that monetary policy autonomy may fall victim to the president’s ambitious economic targets
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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is committed to creating an education system that does not place a burden on either parents or children, and the sacrifices made by parents to provide their children with a quality education, while fully recognising the importance of quality education,…
Improved awareness and early detection have seen a rise in special education needs diagnoses, and while the stigma is fading, challenges remain
Chief Executive’s Policy Unit reveals that it recently hosted a high-level round table on the space economy
From Tai Po redevelopment to anti-bid-rigging measures, Hong Kong policies appear to have been shaped with little legislative input
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa while stressing that there was no opposition to the implementation of education reforms for Grades 1 and 6, added yesterday that what his Party was opposing was some improper and at times obscene contents in the modules.
The National Educator Awards 2025, held on November 26, 2025 at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, recognised exemplary educators from Sri Lanka’s higher and general education sectors in appreciation of their intellectual and innovative contributions and their dedication to uplift the educational standards…
Education lies at the heart of national development. It fuels economic growth, strengthens social unity, and supports good governance by developing a skilled and informed population. A strong education system boosts productivity, reduces poverty, improves health, fosters innovation, and empowers citizens overall.
Sri Lankan students have long earned international recognition for their academic discipline and their ability to adapt to diverse educational environments. Across many global destinations, they are regarded as committed learners who contribute positively to academic institutions. However, despite this reputation, a…
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the objective of the Government is to use data and policy to provide what is best for children. Political interests or any other considerations are not important to us; what matters is, only the children.
The new building complex of the Sri Jayewardenepura University’s Engineering Faculty will be opened in Kottawa on January 22.
St. Anthony’s College Katugastota and Thurstan College Colombo entered the final of the Under 13 division one inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday.
St. Thomas College Matale advanced to the semi final of the Under 13 division two inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday.
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Chung Chi College’s student union is the latest to dissolve, leaving just two of nine remaining at the university amid police registration pressures
Industry body urges government to allow more secondary schools to teach in English to better prepare pupils for higher education
Experts cite social media as a key factor contributing to rising bullying cases in schools, warning of cases that go unnoticed
The city will have to balance the interests of pet owners and those of others, but it’s time it moved forward on becoming more pet-friendly
PM Netanyahu says the unveiling of the board was not coordinated with Israel and contradicted his government’s policy
Vanessa Jane Wong and Wan Ruixi impress judges in STANCE Storytelling Competition 2025 organised by the Post
Die Einnahme des Schmerzmittels Paracetamol - in den USA unter dem Namen Tylenol bekannt - während der Schwangerschaft ist laut einer europäischen Studie unbedenklich. "Paracetamol ist in der Schwangerschaft sicher, bei sachgemäßer Anwendung", so die leitende Autorin der Studie, Asma Khalil, Professorin für Geburts…
Set to graduate with his sports education master’s in June, Li plans to refine his teaching methods and expand into nearby provinces
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, emphasized yesterday (16) that the new education reforms will be implemented with greater focus, with no steps taken to curtail them.
Makoko, an informal settlement floating in Nigeria's largest city of Lagos, has existed for over 100 years. Without electricity, water or official schools, the community here lives off fishing and informal trade. The floating houses are the focal point of an ongoing conflict over land in the city.
The move reflects an ‘America first’ policy approach and treats certain allies in the region as ‘strategically insignificant’, analysts say
Maheesha Sithum produced a match winning all round performance as St. Sebastian’s College Katuneriya defeated Maliyadeva College Kurunegala by two wickets in their Under 19 Two Day Inter Schools Cricket Tournament fixture conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship of Sri Lanka Cricke…
A collective of parents of Grade 6 students of government schools yesterday held a protest opposite the Education Ministry demanding the government to implement the new educational reforms for Grade 6 without delay.
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital approved the Universities (Amendment) Bill.
Three Peradeniya University students were hospitalised following a clash with a group of local youths in the Uda Peradeniya area, according to the police.
It was the current Government Ministers who criticised the provision of smart classrooms to schools and opposed the path to real education reform, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said.
Serbia entered 2026 in full pre-election mode — even though a date for a parliamentary election has not yet been set.
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Hong Kong’s turn to host a summit under WAIC reflects Beijing’s confidence in the city’s strategic development goals
Without a blind trust, Trump builds wealth as president with bond trades in firms his policies affect, drawing scrutiny over conflicts of interest
Agricultural policy rarely takes center stage in Germany. The worries of farmers do not often make the national headlines.
Following a psychiatric review, a teen faces trial for the stabbing of schoolmate Yap Shing Xuen, who suffered over 200 wounds
Amid market swings, Financial Secretary Paul Chan urges fiscal prudence and vows to review child tax breaks to tackle record-low birth rate
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has questioned six individuals, including senior officials of the National Institute of Education (NIE), over the inclusion of a link to inappropriate adult content in a Grade Six English module.
The 24th edition of the Col. Henry Steel Olcott Memorial Cricket Tournament will be worked off on January 23, 24 and 25 at the renovated Ananda College’s Colonel G. W. Rajapakse Stadium with the participation of Old Boys’ and School teams from ten leading Buddhist schools in the country. The flagship annual event of…
Event at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Yao Dao Secondary School in Yuen Long raised money for Operation Santa Claus
From karaoke lounges tucked inside malls to living forests in defunct school fields, the Lion City’s art scene is choosing depth over dazzle
Restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners; online sleuths claim real reason for ‘trouble’ is dual pricing policy