Sangamitta Balika Vidyalaya, Matale marks 118 years
Celebrations to mark the 118th anniversary of Sangamitta Balika Vidyalaya, Matale were held recently. Principal Janika Rathnaweera is seen taking part in the event. Pic by Mahesh Keerthirathne.
Government committee to review Grade 5 Scholarship continuation
The government plans to appoint a committee to look into whether to continue the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination after 2029, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne informed Parliament on Friday (20). He said committee will be appointed in 2028 and added that the government has no plans to immediately scrap the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, [...]
Schools to be checked and cleaned for mosquito breeding sites
A programme aimed at preventing the spread of Dengue fever, Chikungunya and other mosquito borne diseases in schools will be launched to safeguard students and teachers from contracting such illnesses at schools, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne said. He said that in 25 percent of the cases where children have got Dengue or Chikungunya, [...]
Additional funds allocated for Amaradeva Asapuwa
The Cabinet granted approval this week to allocate additional funding to complete the construction and related work of the Amaradeva Asapuwa. An allotment of 100 perches had been allocated in Ape Gama Complex, Battaramulla to construct Amaradeva Aesthetic and Research Centre (Amaradeva Asapuwa). The consultation party, the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau has submitted estimations seeking [...]
Government to obtain additional US$ 50 mn from World Bank for education
Cabinet this week approved a proposal to ask the World Bank for additional financing for the education modernisation project which is being implemented from 2018 with WB funding. While all the project components identified under this project have been implemented and have achieved the expected results, Sri Lanka can obtain an additional financial facility of [...]
Mahamaya Girls’ College, Nugegoda attend student parliament
Parliament’s Chairperson of Committees Hemali Weerasekara, addressing the Student Parliament of Mahamaya Girls’ College, Nugegoda, said that the Student Parliament offered a valuable platform for children to gain experience and training to contribute to governance and policy making in the future. She was speaking at the inaugural session of the Mahamaya Girls’ College Student Parliament [...]
Cabinet approval to amend Universities Act
The Cabinet has granted approval to amend the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978, citing “inconveniences erupting due to ambiguity in the sections of the act” related to the appointment of individuals to key administrative posts in state universities. The planned amendment seeks to clarify the qualifications required for the appointment of Deans and Heads [...]
Lankan universities lag in global ranking
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its World University Rankings 2026 on June 19, featuring 1,501 institutions from 106 locations worldwide. The QS Rankings serve as a globally recognised benchmark for evaluating universities based on five key indicators: Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Learning Experience, Global Engagement, and Sustainability. According to the global ranking 2026, the [...]
Cabinet approves Rs5,000 allowance for destitute children
Cabinet this week approved the payment of a Rs5,000 monthly allowance for children in institutional care or guardianships. Rs 1,000 million has been allocated in the 2025 budget for this. Of the Rs 5,000, Rs 3,000 will go to the development centre that houses the child or guardian for the education, health, and other welfare [...]
Facilities management conference focuses on safety in infrastructure
The International Conference on Facilities Management Futures (FMF) 2025, themed “Safety Enabled and Sustainable Facilities” was held recently at Hotel Marino Beach, Colombo. The event drew over 120 in-person attendees, with more than 50 additional participants joining virtually, including professionals, academics, and policymakers from across the globe. The day featured the presentation of 28 peer-reviewed [...]
Wattegama Educational Zone tops at colours awards
The Wattegama Educational Zone topped the list of awardees in the Central Province Schools Sports colours awards ceremony held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Auditorium, Polgolla. The runner-up was Kandy Educational Zone. A total of 1,335 Colours were awarded to those who topped the list in the 15 zonal educational areas of the provinces. Chief Guest [...]
NIBM’s Neo Ventures: Igniting Sri Lanka’s Next Generation of Startups
Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem received a powerful boost as the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) successfully hosted its highly anticipated Neo Ventures – Startup Awareness Programme on June 19th. The event brought together a diverse audience of students, young professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs eager to explore the possibilities of building their own businesses in [...]
CIPM Presents Prestigious Lifetime Gold Award at National HR Conference 2025
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka proudly presented its most prestigious honour—the Lifetime Gold Award—on the opening day of the National Human Resource Conference (NHRC) 2025, held on 2nd June at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte. The award ceremony marked a momentous start to Sri Lanka’s flagship HR event, which brings [...]
Keele University Brings orld-Class Lawand Business Degrees to Sri Lanka with Horizon Campus
Keele University, one of the United Kingdom’s leading academic institutions, has officially partnered with SriLanka’s Horizon Campus to deliver four globally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Law and Business. This landmark collaboration brings Keele’s academic excellence and international credentials directly to Sri Lankan students, offering them the opportunity to earn a UK degree at [...]
PIM MBA in Customs and International Trade
Signing of the New MoU with Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) Plans are underway to enroll Customs officers to the fourth batch of Master of Business Administration in Customs and International Trade (MBA-CIT) by the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), another pioneering venture from the pioneer in postgraduate management education. The relevant MoU has been signed [...]
Elevate Your Future With MSU’s MBA To PhD Pathway
Whether pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia offers globally recognised programmes that add significant value to your academic and professional growth. A Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and multi-global-ranked institution, MSU is committed to developing holistic, future-ready graduates. With a strong focus on equity, [...]
NSBM Green University Welcomes Newest Degree Batch Ceremoniously
NSBM Green University, the nation’s premier degree awarding institute,officially welcomed its newest undergraduate batch for the June 2025 Intake with the inauguration ceremony held on 16th June at its iconic green campus. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in NSBM’s remarkable journey, as over 1,000 new students embarked on their higher education pathways across a [...]
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Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Marks 84 Years of Excellence at the 54th Annual Sessions
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC), the premier academic and professional body for chemists in Sri Lanka, commemorated its 84th Anniversary and 54th Annual Sessions with a series of prestigious events on the 16th and 17th of June 2025. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on the 16th [...]
Lyceum Educators Named Finalists for International School Innovator of the Year: Asia
Lyceum International School proudly celebrates two of its outstanding educators—Mr. Madhura Sanajaya Loku Kaluge from Nugegoda and Ms.Shehanie Ratnayake from Anuradhapura—who have been named finalists for the prestigious International School Innovator of the Year: Asia at the Pearson Teacher Awards. Mr. Madhura brings over 31 years of dedicated service and is renowned for his innovative [...]
Lyceum Campus Launches Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business with Dual Specialisations
Lyceum Campus has officially launched the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business, offering students the opportunity to specialise in two of the most in-demand fields—Accounting & Finance and Management. This internationally recognized qualification is designed to equip students with practical knowledge, workplace readiness and global academic progression opportunities. The Pearson BTEC HND in Business [...]
SLIIT expands Postgraduate programmes with a diverse range aligned to the evolving industry demands
Recognised as Sri Lanka’s premier non-state higher education provider, SLIIT empowers students through comprehensive postgraduate programmes tailored to emerging industry requirements, research breakthroughs, and international educational frameworks. Whether pursuing higher education in Computing, Business, Engineering, Architecture, Education, or the innovative new MSc in Artificial Intelligence, at SLIIT students benefit from an expertly curated blend of [...]
Sustainability in Sharper Focus: Recognising Reporting Excellence in the Sri Lankan Capital Markets Domain
The 12th annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards – scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka – is set to feature the Best Sustainability Reporting Award, which was first introduced at the 2024 edition of the signature event that seeks to recognize [...]