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Ananda College Colombo and St. Mary’s College Chilaw advanced to the pre 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 yesterday.
In a significant move to accelerate technological innovation in Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider and the Dialog-University of Moratuwa (UoM) Research Lab, has announced the release of SinhalaVITS, a state-of-the-art, open-source Text-to-Speech (TTS) model for the Sinhala language.
Thurstan College Colombo, St. Joseph’s College Colombo and St. Sylvester’s College Kandy 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.
S.Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia ‘B’ and Nalanda College Colombo ‘B’ advanced to the pre quarter final round of the Under 13 division two inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the continuation of the Suraksha Student Insurance programme for the September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 year, together with several amendments aimed at enhancing its effectiveness, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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The addition of foreign drone makers, including those from China, to a US trade blacklist is unlikely to heat up relations, observers said
Minsk aims to rebalance its foreign policy towards Beijing and Washington but geopolitical realities prevent a full break from Russia
The Cabinet has approved the continuation and enhancement of the ‘Suraksha’ student insurance program for the academic year 2025/26. The program aims to support students facing health-related obstacles that may affect their education.
Teachers praised for understanding ‘juvenile psychology’ by presenting children with personalised quilt covers, bedsheets, pillows at awards
The Ministry of Education has announced the revised schedule for the conclusion of the 2025 academic year and the start of the 2026 academic year for government and government-approved schools, including Pirivenas.
Sugath Rathnayake, a Sri Lankan academic and lecturer at Yunnan University in China, has been awarded the prestigious Yunnan Friendship Award, one of the highest honours conferred on foreign experts by the Yunnan Provincial Government.
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India has committed a US$450 million reconstruction package to assist Sri Lanka in recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The package includes US$350 million in concessional lines of credit and US$100 million in grants, and will support sectors worst affected by the cyclo…
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Steps are being taken to distribute sanitary napkins to over one million schoolgirls across the island from 2026, the Education Ministry said.
Readers discuss the flaws of a hardware-first, training-last approach, shoring up accountability of owners’ corporations, and the aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack
Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy announcements, a new commemoration day and military posturing for clues to Beijing’s intent
Interaction within a safe and secure structure is essential for a child to learn and grow.National Institute of Mental Health, Consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Malsha de Silva, points out that psychological growth is important for the child to reach his/her full potential as an adult. Formal educational institutions suc…
Tharushi Anjalika of Dutugemunu Maha Vidyalaya Thellambura made an unbeaten century against Sanghamitta Balika Vidyalaya Galle in their first round fixtures of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
A sum of Rs. 100,000 each will be awarded to 274 students who demonstrated excellence across all subject streams at the GCE Advanced Level examination.
Due to the overflow of the Mahaweli River caused by heavy rains, the Electrical systems of the buildings of the University of Peradeniya, which was flooded, were severely damaged.
The Technocity (Pvt) Ltd, a leading authorised IT distributor in Sri Lanka for globally reputed brands such as HP, ASUS, MSI, Lenovo, BenQ, Raidmax, Kaspersky and more, has donated Rs. 50 million relief initiative, to assist impacted children and schools, during Cyclone Ditwah .
DS Senanayake College Colombo and Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo emerged victorious in the Under-20 Boys and Girls Championships of the Sri Lanka Schools Age Group Water Polo Championships 2025. The tournament was organized by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) and held at the Air Force Aquatic Sports Complex in …
Thurstan College Colombo advanced to the pre 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 yesterday.
St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya scored 93 runs for 1 wicket at close on day one in their Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday. All matches will continue today for day two.
Over the last three years, the head of a small charter school network that serves fewer than 1,000 students has taken home up to $870,000 annually, a startling amount that appears to be the highest for any public school superintendent in the state and among the top in the nation.
New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit
The decline of Britain’s universities and the challenges facing Western academia in general stem from education no longer being treated as a national investment
Flawed approach to China studies could fuel misunderstandings and lead to misguided policy decisions in Washington, seminar hears
Another 130 children abducted in November in a raid on a school in Niger state in north-central Nigeria have been released, Nigerian authorities said on Sunday.
Two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur champion finishes on 16 under par in Thailand to lead group of 35 who have secured status for 2026 season
Seoul National and Yonsei universities face new cheating scandals despite tighter controls, signalling need for stronger online exam and AI rules
Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’
Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, has strongly criticized the government’s education reforms, saying they undermine parental rights and threaten Sri Lanka’s cultural and religious foundations.
Memoir by former Britain-based academic rebuts accusations that the centres serve as vehicles for Beijing’s state narratives
Nigerian authorities say they have secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in the country’s central Niger state.
Parents of tragic boy who always had ‘smiles and fun stories’ for classmates are delivered box full of touching letters, flowers
Presidential spokesman confirms ‘none left in captivity’ after an operation frees students taken by gunmen in November
Building on its ongoing commitment to child wellbeing, Keells is embarking on an extension of its social community outreach programme, Brighter Tomorrow for Our Little Ones, in partnership with the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement and a group of likeminded partners. The initiative focuses on supporting Early Childhood …
Ramiru Perera and Rehan Peiris both of Royal College Colombo showed good batting performances against St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa in their Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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.
Devapathiraja College Rathgama and St. Benedict’s College Kotahena recorded wins against St. Anthony’s College Wattala and Sri Dharmaloka College Kelaniya in their Under 19 Two day inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
The Japanese organisation ‘Asia Children’s Dream’ has initiated a programme to provide dry rations, clothing, and school bags to families affected by recent natural disasters in Sri Lanka.
The Education Ministry announces that the second phase of the third school term of 2025 will end tomorrow (23).
CHANDRADASA BALASURIYA – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of MR. CHANDRADASA BALASURIYA – former teacher of St. Paul’s College, Kingswood College, and K/Katukitula M.V. He was the beloved husband of Subhadra and the devoted father of Arjuna, Ruwanthi, Kanishka, and Asith and father-in-l…
SideBySide U-turns on policy hours after some residents in temporary housing argue donated items are theirs to keep even after they move out
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has intervened following an incident that occurred during the recent colours awarding ceremony at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo, which sparked widespread public discussion on social media.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a delegation of UNICEF representatives on December 20 at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss measures taken to protect students affected by recent disasters and to restore the country’s damaged school system.