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Minister of Education Vijitha Herath has emphasized that the future development of the country depends on educational reforms, describing education as an investment in the nation’s future.
All schools are set to commence the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year from tomorrow (05).
Biophysicist leaves Stockholm University for full-time role at Guangxi Medical University’s First Affiliated Hospital
Teachers sat ‘key’ exams to keep poorly performing people at university amid school closure threats; one academic faces extortion bid
For better or worse, the future of climate action will be shaped as much by Beijing’s relentless pragmatism as by Western ideals
In his first year in office, Donald Trump has ramped up the US's military presence in Latin America, personally involved himself in national elections, pressed regional leaders on migration, designated drug cartels as terrorist groups and disrupted trade relations with an aggressive tariff policy.
Mark Chadwick, a lecturer in law with Nottingham Trent University, has said there appears to be “no lawful justification” for the US attacks on Venezuela.
Pioneering scientist takes up new position at Westlake University to seek ‘fresh exploration’ with greater freedom and inclusivity
Grok AI under fire for enabling erotic images of minors, violating its own policy, sparking urgent safety fixes and global investigations
Schools already struggle to hire supply teachers, so proposed new measure should consider different criteria to tackle shortfall, they say
‘China’s tech innovation is poised for policy-driven growth in 2026, with AI placed at the centre of the country’s economic agenda,’ NYU’s Winston Ma says
Mahinda Rajapaksha College Homagama produced a composed all-round performance yesterday to record an eight-wicket victory over C.W.W. Kannangara Central College, Matugama, in their Under-19 Inter-School Two-Day cricket fixture conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship of Sri Lanka C…
Sanath Kumara Nanayakkara, former Deputy Editor of the Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, Government of Sri Lanka, passed away on December 18 after a brief illness. He was one of the most erudite scholars of Buddhism, and also one of the few surviving Buddhist scholars who belonged to the illustrious lineage of modern acade…
Veteran journalist and film director Rodney Vidanapathirana recently received a Special Honour Award at the Chinnaswamy Hindusthan Gagan Awards Ceremony, held under the patronage of the Karnataka State Open University in India.
NILES – AUGUSTA KAMALADEVI (nee RATNAYAKE) (Retired Teacher, U.K. and Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala), beloved wife of the late Dr. Rajan Niles, daughter of the late Damien and Anne Ratnayake of Kurunegala, sister of the late Anton (Attorney-at-Law), the late Benjamin (Attorney-at-Law), the late Aloy PC, Ir…
Top Communist Party journal calls on officials to roll out a stronger policy package in one go, rather than following ‘piecemeal-style’ approach
Education chief quits as police probe ‘Bad Boys Club’ link in 400,000 English text books – since recalled. Officials suspect sabotage, AI errors
The Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) yesterday (01) launched its new official website and a series of educational programmes at a ceremony held at its premises, coinciding with the commencement of the New Year 2026.
University buys four-storey office block in Kowloon Tong for US$252 million from Singapore-based Mapletree
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savitri Paulraj said the main goal of the ministry in 2026 is to promote physical, policy, and ethical development in the field of early childhood development by carrying forward the concept of “Let’s start from the beginning.”
Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says
How global curricula, cultural diversity and shifting demographics are shaping the city’s international education landscape
Lidula Nuwanga produced a brilliant all-round performance to steer Vidyaloka College, Galle, to a 93-run victory over Piliyandala Central College in their Under-19 Inter-Schools Two-Day cricket fixture, conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship from Sri Lanka Cricket.
Nalanda College Colombo produced a powerful and disciplined performance to win the 37th Intermediate Lifesaving Championship, organized by Sri Lanka Lifesaving, which was held at Sri Jayewardenepura University and Mount Lavinia Beach over the last weekend.
A programme to provide school supplies for schoolchildren as a donation from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was held at Ga/Opatha Rahula College on December 28.
Eighteen promising players from Dharmapala Primary School, Depanama which introduced table tennis in February 2025, are expected to participate the Western Province Ranking Table Tennis Championship which will be held on January 3 and 4 at the Indoor Stadium Bandaragama.
The MAS Athlete Training Academy (MATA) took a significant step forward in strengthening holistic athlete development with the formalizing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SLIIT. The agreement will establish the institution as MATA’s Higher Education Partner in a strategic collaboration that rein…
Three quarter finals of the Under 13 division One inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket will be held on Friday (2), Saturday (3) and Sunday (4).
A Ferris State University Associate Professor who was placed on administrative leave is no longer employed by the University, a school official has confirmed.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Industries to provide high quality local footwear to schoolchildren free of charge.
Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda, recorded a convincing 69-run victory over Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha, in their first-round fixture of the Under-19 Girls’ Division One Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament, conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket, at Beddagana.
The German government, a coalition of the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU); its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU); and the center-left Social Democrats (SPD), will have to deal with difficult domestic policy issues in 2026.
The Eleventh National Statistics Olympiad, organised by the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL) and approved by the Education Ministry, will take place on January11.
The Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Professor Manjula Vithanapathirana, has decided to temporarily step down from her position.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today (01) between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development to provide free, locally manufactured footwear to schoolchildren.
This Dictionary.com page shows the newest word of the year “6-7" on a computer screen, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)
When she was in an elite primary school, her classmates were shocked to find out that most Singaporeans lived in public flats
Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa, defeated Thurstan College, Colombo, by 8 wickets in the Under-19 Two-Day inter-schools cricket fixture, yesterday.
An investigation has been initiated following the discovery of the name of an inappropriate website appearing in a module related to Grade 6 English language prepared by the National Institute of Education, which has now been completed for printing, Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa said.
Bandaranayake Central College Veyangoda 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.
John Keells Foundation (JKF) and Rajawella Holding’s Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) vested the Nithulemada Model Pre-School in the Medadumbara Pradeshiya Sabha with the aim of improving access to early childhood education for children aged 3–5 years in the Medadumbara Pradeshiya Sabha of the Kandy District.
St. Anthony’s College Katugastota 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.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Act, No. 36 of 2024, the draft National Electricity Policy has been prepared and public comments have now been received.
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has now found itself divided over alliance and seat-sharing discussions with Jamaat-e-Islami.
A draft law to protect minors from ‘inappropriate content’ and online harassment would also call for a ban on cellphone use in schools
In 2025, wars and active conflicts threatened civilians around the world. Human rights were also under threat in otherwise "peaceful" regions.
IMC Campus successfully conducted its Annual Graduation Ceremony on December 8, 2025, for the third consecutive year, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), celebrating the academic achievements of its graduating students.
Protests over rising costs of living in Iran spread to several universities on Tuesday, semi-official media reported, as students joined shopkeepers and merchants in expressing dissatisfaction at currency devaluation and the connected costs.
मैथ्यू (बदला हुआ नाम) दिल्ली के विजय नगर में अपने दोस्त के साथ नार्थ ईस्ट के लोकप्रिय खानपान को परोसने वाली दुकान चलाते हैं. साल 2022 में मैथ्यू ने अपनी पहली नौकरी के लिए चेन्नई का रुख किया. यह शहर उनके लिए पूरी तरह नया था. लेकिन केवल तीन दिन में ही उन्हें बेंगलुरु भागना पड़ा.
Policy lowering VAT to 3 per cent reduces seller costs but demand recovery is key to stabilising the housing sector, property agents say