e-library access via smart card
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is seen handing a symbolic smart card to a young student, granting access to the newly developed e-library at the Jaffna Library.
New system to regulate school transfers
Even private school students will be able to gain admission in state schools Private school students will be able to transfer to government schools under a new system designed to offer admission opportunities in intermediate grades other than Grades 5 and 6, according to a Cabinet proposal. The new system will also limit intermediate grade admission [...]
China pledges school uniform aid for next year also
China will again donate school uniform fabric next year, as it has for the past three years, Deputy Education Minister Dr. Madura Seneviratne said. As a symbol of the enduring China– Sri Lanka friendship, China donated the total required quantity of school uniform fabric worth Rs. 5,171 million for this year. A formal request was [...]
Jaffna library books go online
The programme to develop the Jaffna Library into an e-library was inaugurated this week by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The e-library is accessible via its website, jaffna.dlp.gov.lk. The Jaffna Public Library, a symbol of pride for the people of Jaffna, is one of the largest libraries in Asia, housing an extensive collection of books. It [...]
Spatial Voices 2025: Young designers transforming spaces for a sustainable tomorrow
The School of Architecture at SLIIT proudly presented Spatial Voices 2025, the much-anticipated Interior Design Graduate exhibition that showcased the creativity, innovation, and vision of the very first cohort of the BA (Hons) Interior Design LJMU, UK / SLIIT programme. The exhibition was held on August 23 and 24 at the Havelock City mall lobby. [...]
MDH Jayawardhana College holds inaugural student Parliament session
The inaugural session of the student Parliament of MDH Jayawardhana College, Battaramulla, was held recently at the college main hall, under the patronage of the Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera. The programme was organised jointly by the school and the Communication Department of Parliament with the objective of bringing the values of democracy closer [...]
New batch of undergraduates joins hands with “Regreen Hantana” project
“Regreen Hantana: Restoration of Degraded Lands in Hantana Environmental Protection Area” project reached an important milestone on August 15. A shramadana campaign was carried out at the restoration site near the Animal Science Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Uda-Peradeniya, with the participation of nearly 80 volunteers. What made the occasion truly [...]
Youth group visits Parliament to learn about safeguarding democracy
As part of an awareness programme on safeguarding democracy, a group of youth visited Parliament recently to observe parliamentary sessions. This programme, organised under the guidance of the Secretary General of Parliament, Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera, and Elections Commissioner Saman Sri Rathnayake, marks another step in the awareness initiatives conducted by the Communications Department of Parliament.
Cabinet nod for Planetarium modernisation
The Cabinet has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Science and Technology for the renovation and modernisation work at the Sri Lanka Planetarium. The Sri Lanka Planetarium designed and built by Dr. A.N.S. Kulasinghe was a major component of the Industrial Exhibition held in 1965. The Cabinet approved the proposal presented by the [...]
Cabinet proposal to amend Sri Lanka Marketing Institute Act
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Sri Lanka Marketing Institute (Incorporated) Act No. 41 of 1980. The proposal to amend the act was made by Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister. The Sri Lanka Marketing Institute was established by the Sri Lanka Marketing Institute (Incorporated) Act No. 41 of 1980 and it promotes [...]
Education Meeting Knowledge Economy: An escape from rote learning
Book review by Dr. Punchi Nilame Meegswatte, former Secretary-General of UNESCO and former Head of Educational TV SLRC I have been reading hundreds of books on education since I was working at the Educational Television Unit at the National Television in Sri Lanka, SLRC, later as the Secretary General of UNESCO under the Ministry of [...]
EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2025, Unlocking opportunities for tomorrow’s leaders
EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier education and career fair, will return on September 13th–14th to the BMICH, Colombo. This highly anticipated event will open doors for students, job seekers, and professionals to explore education pathways and career opportunities both locally and internationally. This year’s expo will consist of around 50 leading educational institutions, [...]
Anthro-Marketing in Sri Lanka: Humanising Brands through Cultural Insight for a Creative Economy
Whatever the businesses you are engaging with, you should read your customers well. As we know, customers are always changing, and on the surface level, sometimes you can only read them without understanding their inner feelings, values, and emotions. If you are capable of anthro-marketing, then you can explore more with better positioning of your [...]
CA Sri Lanka felicitates Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, strengthening public–professional partnership
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) held a special felicitation ceremony in honour of the Commissioner General of the Department of Inland Revenue, Mrs. R. P. H. Fernando, in continuing a longstanding tradition. The event, held at CA Sri Lanka on 1st September 2025, was attended by Mr. Heshana Kuruppu, [...]
BIMT Campus’s Leadership Excellence Recognised with Two Prestigious Awards at CPM Sri Lanka’s Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2025
Farshath Jamal, Chief Executive Officer of BIMT Campus, has received national recognition at the prestigious Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2025, organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers (CPM Sri Lanka). He was named 1st Runner-Up in two significant categories: Education & Professional Institutes, and the Entrepreneurship special awards segment, marking a notable achievement in [...]
How Times School of Higher Education is Shaping the Future of Young Learners
Times School of Higher Education has made a significant contribution to the community by launching an awareness programme on the Cambridge Linguaskill. This initiative commenced at Science College in Mt. Lavinia, where students and staff warmly welcomed the Times University team. The Cambridge Linguaskill programme is a globally recognised English proficiency test that evaluates reading, [...]
Pri Holds the Membership Upgrading Ceremony
The Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka, the premier Professional body of the Plastics and Rubber industry in the country,held its membership Awarding and upgrading ceremony at their plush Auditorium in Rajagiriya. A distinguish gathering of professionals were in attendance to Grace the occasion. President of PRI Mr. Vidyaratne conducted the proceedings. The purpose [...]
Dos and Don’ts for Resumes in 2025: Tips from Industry Experts
“Please, I need a job… Can you help me?” is the question Nazran Baba, Founder of Your Writer, hears most often at career events. With five years of experience helping hundreds of clients globally, Nazran has seen firsthand what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to resumes in 2025. Ahead of the free resume [...]
International Forum for Teachers 2025 Highlights Inclusive Classrooms
The seventh International Forum for Teachers (IFT), organised by Gateway Graduate School in partnership with the University of Flinders (Australia) and Pearson Edexcel, concluded on Saturday at the BMICH, Colombo, bringing together a wide cross-section of teachers from state, private and international schools across Sri Lanka and the region. This year’s theme, “Inclusive Classrooms: Teaching [...]
A SLIIT Alumni Wins Curtin University 3MT 2025 Competition
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges doctoral candidates to present their research in a clear and compelling manner to a non-specialist audience within just three minutes. Originating at the University of Queensland, the competition has now grown into an international platform with participation from leading universities across Asia-Pacific and beyond. This year at Curtin [...]
Redifining Numerology
In my experience, I have realised that Numerology is a science, which will assist you to transform your life from a mediocre one to marvelous one and marvelous one to a miraculous one to bring happiness, joy, success,serenity, tranquility, fulfilment, good health, good luck, wealth and prosperity, wisdom, peace and power and enhanced quality of life. [...]
Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe, Founding Vice Chancellor of NSBM Green University, Honored as Most Visionary Leader – 2025 at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year (SLEOTY) Awards
Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe, the Founding Vice Chancellor of NSBM Green University, was honoured with the prestigious Most Visionary Leader Award – 2025 at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year (SLEOTY) Awards 2025 by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL). Prof. Weerasinghe was also conferred two Gold Awards [...]
Cargills Strengthens Rural Sri Lanka through Educational Scholarships and Community Development Projects
Cargills (Ceylon) PLC recently presented educational scholarships to students from farming communities at a ceremony held on 29th August 2025, an initiative that part of the Cargills Sarubima programme. The event was graced by Hon. Mr. K. D. Lal Kantha, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, as the Chief Guest, and was attended by [...]
Embark on your Academic Journey in Psychology with APIIT Sri Lanka!
Psychology, the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, is a fascinating field that touches every aspect of human life. Yet, despite its profound impact and growing relevance, it is often shrouded in common misconceptions. Separating myth from fact is crucial for a clearer understanding of ourselves and also for those considering a professional journey [...]
Lyceum Nugegoda Hosts Student Traffic Wardens Workshop
LyceumInternational School, Nugegoda, proudly hosted the Traffic Wardens Workshop organised by the Sri Lanka Police, bringing together student traffic wardens from schools across the Nugegoda Police Division. The programme featured a series of training sessions and live demonstrations in the city, vividly showcasing the contrast between unsafe road behaviour and the correct practices essential [...]
Lyceum Academy Partners with Trans Neuron Technologies to Deliver IBM-Certified IT Courses in Sri Lanka
Lyceum Academy is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Trans Neuron Technologies, a global leader in digital learning solutions, to introduce IBM-certified IT courses in Sri Lanka. Through this collaboration, students will gain access to IBM’s cutting-edge curriculum in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Blockchain, and more – along with hands-on training, [...]
Shrewsbury School UK inaugurates its first South-Asian campus in India
In a landmark moment the 473-year-old Shrewsbury UK joined hands with India’s prominent education trust Jagran Social Welfare Society to launch Shrewsbury International School India in Bhopal, Central India on August 8th. Spread across an expansive 150-acre campus, this is the first South-Asian, residential campus of Shrewsbury School UK. The occasion marked a historic milestone [...]
Sri Lanka at the Crossroads: Reskilling for the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global job market at a pace never seen before. Studies warn that nearly 90% of jobs worldwide could be disrupted by AI in the coming decade. For Sri Lanka, a nation already navigating economic recovery and youth unemployment, this global shift presents both a formidable challenge and a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Global Wake-Up [...]
Ivey Campus graduation ceremony 2025: Celebrating academic excellence and global pathways
The Ivey Campus Graduation Ceremony took place on August 28, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) to celebrate the remarkable achievements of 82 graduates who have completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), Diploma in Business Management and Information Technology, HND in Business Management and Information Technology, and Post-graduate Diploma in Strategic [...]