Wading through murky waters
Heavy rains and flooding in several parts of the country affected educational activities this week as well. A scene outside the Zahira Primary School in Puttalam. Pic by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
Ministry issues guidelines on new curriculum
The Ministry of Education has issued a circular with guidelines regarding the new curriculum reforms set to take effect for Grade 1 and Grade 6 starting from next year. The overall education reform process is structured around 5 key pillars: curriculum development, human resource development, infrastructure development and educational administration reforms, assessment and evaluation, and [...]
False document being circulated: Ministry
The Education Ministry said that a document being circulated widely as the National Education Transformation Act is fake. It is being shared as a government bill, but the ministry said this was not the case. Secretary to the Education Ministry Nalika Kaluwewa said legal action will be taken against those sharing such fake information. (DW)
Ruhuna University student enrollment delay raised in parliament
Opposition Lead Sajith Premadasa on Friday raised the issue of the delay of enlisting students to the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences of the University of Ruhuna. He told Parliament that more than 200 students are eligible to be enlisted and are due to commence their academic activities, but they have not been given a [...]
Wayamba University Research Congress on November 7
The Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC) 2025 will be held on November 7. The congress provides a platform for academics, administrative staff, and postgraduate students to share the findings of their research projects. The primary objective of WURC 2025 is to provide a knowledge-sharing platform, enabling participants to present and discuss the outcomes of their [...]
Daily allowances for trainees to be paid under common methodology
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a Management Services Circular with the aim of paying daily allowances to trainees attached to public corporations, statutory boards and fully government-owned companies for practical training according to a common methodology. Accordingly, the allowance paid on a daily basis to a trainee has been revised [...]
1,502 government schools with less than 50 students to be ‘restructured’
The Education Ministry has identified 1,502 government schools with less than 50 students, and is in the process of restructuring them. The plans include transferring students and teachers from these schools to the closest schools with a higher student population, a senior Education Ministry official said. He said that if the students/teachers are within walking [...]
Kelaniya University conducts aerial mapping of premises
The Visual Management Committee of the University of Kelaniya conducted a comprehensive drone survey last week marking the first phase of the University’s mapping and visual management initiative. The survey covered the main university premises (Dalugama), the Faculty of Medicine (Ragama), and the Faculty of Computing and Technology (Bulugaha Junction). The survey was carried out [...]
Colombo University launches ‘Colombo Discourses 2025’
The Colombo University’s Library launched its new flagship initiative, ‘Colombo Discourses 2025’ marking a milestone in the university’s commitment to fostering knowledge sharing and intellectual collaboration. The inaugural session, themed “Talk to an Expert,” featured an engaging discourse by the Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake. The event brought together academics, students, and professionals, creating [...]
State Printing Co to print 40% of textbooks for Rs761.29mn
The cabinet has approved awarding the printing of 40 percent of overall text books/modules to the State printing Corporation as a direct procurement for distribution to students for 2026. Accordingly, the prices of the textbooks/modules provided to the SPC for printing should be decided based on the minimum price evaluated by the bidder selected by [...]
Indian student group visits Sri Lanka Parliament
A group of students from the Department of Public and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, and the Amity Law School, Mumbai, India, engaged in an educational visit to the Parliament of Sri Lanka recently (21). The visit took place as part of a series of academic programmes conducted under the “Indo–Sri Lanka [...]
BAMS students complete internship at Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort
The second intake of the short internship training programme for final professional (2018/2019 academic year) BAMS students at Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort is a collaborative initiative between the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine and Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort, based in Japan. This programme, established under a memorandum of understanding signed on August 11, 2023, aims to provide in-depth [...]
Cabinet approves programme for children with autism
The cabinet has approved an early childhood development programme for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The number of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders has increased over the past few decades, a cabinet document noted. Therefore, plans have been prepared to implement a five-year national programme to improve the health, education, and [...]
NIE Director Dr. Asoka de Silva Visits St. Benedict’s College: Mogo Studios Partners to Train STEM Teachers
Dr. Asoka de Silva, Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE) and chief architect of Sri Lanka’s upcoming education reforms, visited St. Benedict’s College (SBC) to discuss the alignment of the school’s 21st Century Learning Initiative with the 2026 National Education Reforms. The discussions, held at the College, brought together the school’s management team, [...]
OKIan Scholars 2025 Awards Ceremony Showcases Academic Excellence and Resilience
The NIIBS Convention Centre was filled with pride and applause on 11th October as OKI International School hosted its Annual OKIan Scholars 2025 Awards Ceremony, held in two sessions honouring the academic excellence of students across all branches. The morning session, dedicated to the Junior School, commenced under the patronage of Prof. Renya Kikuchi, Chairman [...]
From Glory to Reflection: Why Sri Lankan Cricket Must Return to Its Roots
As I sat down the other evening, I found myself once again watching that unforgettable cricket match in Sydney back in 2006—nineteen years ago—when Sri Lanka faced Australia and the great Sanath Jayasuriya lit up the ground with a blistering 114 off just 96 balls, sending four soaring sixes and ten exquisite boundaries across the [...]
NSBM Faculty of Business Unfolds 8th International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI 2025)
The 8th International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI), hosted by the Faculty of Business at NSBM Green University, was held on 16th October at the NSBM Auditorium. ICOBI is one of NSBM’s flagship annual academic events, designed to attract distinguished national and international researchers and serve as a significant step toward fostering a vibrant research [...]
Deepavali Festival to illuminate your inner self “ the most important Hindu Festival”
Known as the festival of lights, Diwali or Deepavali is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated both in and outside the country. This year the festival will be celebrated on the 20th October. It signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival starts 18 days after Dussehra. [...]
University of West London opens first UK branch Campus in Sri Lanka
The University of West London (UWL) has officially launched its Branch Campus in Sri Lanka, marking a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka higher-education collaboration. The launch ceremony was attended by His Excellency Andrew Patrick, the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, underscoring the importance of this initiative to both countries. The new branch campus, operated [...]
Grace and Guidance: A Tribute to Dr. Goolbai Gunasekera
The earliest chapters of my life were written within the walls of Sujatha Vidyalaya, Colombo, where I studied up to Grade 6 before continuing my education at Visakha Vidyalaya. My years at Sujatha were a tapestry of laughter, friendship, and discovery — the kind of innocent joy that only childhood can hold. At the helm [...]
Seylan Developments Marks World Children’s Day 2025 with New Water Purification Project in M/U Ethawetunuwewa, Welioya
Seylan Developments PLC has continued its commitment to community welfare with a significant initiative, providing safe drinking water to the MU/Ethawetunuwewa Vidyalaya in Welioya, Mullaitivu District, a region identified as high-risk for kidney disease due to unsafe water sources. The school, serving 358 students, 22 teachers, and a community of 450 families, previously had no [...]
Quest International University Strengthens South Asian Presence with IMC Education Group Partnership and New Sri Lanka Country Office
Quest International University (QIU) has taken another bold step in expanding its international footprint by partnering with Sri Lanka’s IMC Education Group to open a Country Office in Sri Lanka. This strategic collaboration is designed to widen opportunities for Sri Lankan students aspiring to pursue medical studies in Malaysia. Both institutions will also explore broader [...]
Gain a Globally Recognised Engineering Degree from University of Staffordshire, UK at APIIT Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, students with a passion for Mathematics and Physics seek career pathways that are globally relevant and future-ready. Yet many remain unaware of the vast potential offered by modern Engineering in an age defined by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Robotics, and Green Technologies. Recognising this gap and the critical needs for skilled engineers [...]
SLIC General champions road safety with unprecedented ‘I Am a Safe Driver’ national drive on World Children’s Day
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL) conducted an unprecedented national mobilization movement, with the launch of ‘I Am a Safe Driver’ campaign in every district of Sri Lanka to coordinate one of the largest child safety awareness drives ever undertaken in the country. SLICGL understands the value and daily commitment of school transport drivers [...]
A Visual and Sensory Delight
Lyceum International Schools delivered the 14th rendition of “Maathra”, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, on the 11th October, exactly one year after its predecessor. With each performance, the bar is raised for quality and performance in artistry; each performance is an improvement on the previous one. Unarguably, it has grown to be the [...]
ComBank partners with APIIT Sri Lanka to support students with Education Loans
As part of its commitment to understanding the requirements of youth and empowering them to achieve their goals, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Sri Lanka to promote the Bank’s Education Loans among students pursuing higher studies. Under this collaboration, [...]
Thomians’ Nite 2025
The Colombo Branch of the St. Thomas’ College, Matale Old Thomians’ Association has organised the Thomians’ Nite 2025 — a grand musical evening to be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 6.30 p.m. onwards at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo, according to the Association’s President, Mr. Sumith Halvitige. St. Thomas’ College, Matale, a reputed [...]
Southern Cross University and NSBM Green University partner to deliver Australian degrees locally
Southern Cross University (Australia) and NSBM Green University (Sri Lanka) are signing a groundbreaking partnership this Friday to deliver an offshore programme that will allow Sri Lankan students to earn Australian degrees locally at NSBM – without needing to relocate to Australia. This collaboration aims to expand access to globally recognised qualifications, enhance academic mobility, [...]
University of Kelaniya’s Future Marketers Association Connects Academia and Industry Through ‘Great Minds | EntreTalks’
The Future Marketers Association of the Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya, held its flagship knowledge-sharing initiative Great Minds | EntreTalks on 12th September 2025 at the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies Auditorium, powered by Dialog Finance. The event served as a dynamic platform that brought together the academic and industry communities, creating [...]
The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) celebrates Australian qualification achievements at its 13thGraduation Ceremony
The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management, Sri Lanka’s largest private hospitality, food, tourism, and events education provider, conducted its 13thGraduation Ceremony in partnership with the William Angliss Institute (RTO: 3045) in style at the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The graduation ceremony commenced with a traditional Kandyan dance performance that impressed the audience, including the [...]
HOW TO FIND YOUR LIFE PATH NUMBER AND MASTER NUMBER
Just like your zodiac sign, you are born with a unique numerological personality that influences the way you think. Everyone has a set of core numbers, which determine key personality traits and the path you take through life. One of these important core numbers is known as your Life Path number. WHAT IS A LIFE PATH [...]
You are teaching WRONG with AI
The world is witnessing an extraordinary wave of technological transformation. Classrooms are not immune to it. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has entered our lecture halls, labs, and even our living rooms becoming an invisible co-teacher. Yet, as I observe classrooms and teacher training sessions across the country and beyond, one thing becomes clear: many of us are [...]
Meet Immigration Lawyers and University Representatives – All in One Place!
For more than 17 years, Eureka Consultants has stood as a beacon of trust and professionalism in Sri Lanka’s education and migration consultancy sector. With a proven record of guiding over 1,000 students and skilled professionals to achieve their international study and migration goals, the firm continues to set the benchmark for integrity, expertise, and [...]
AUT, NZ University ADMISSIONS DAY 2025 (www.aut.ac.nz) Organised by Rivil International (www.riviledu.com)
Rivil International Education Consultants, with 21 years of service excellence, proudly invites students, parents, and professionals to the AUT Admissions Day 2025. This exclusive event will be held on Saturday, 1st November 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Gregory Room, Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo. It offers an opportunity to meet representatives from [...]
Curtin University Colombo supercharges Australia–Sri Lanka research ties with high-impact roundtable
Curtin University Colombo became a hub for innovation on recently, hosting a high-level Research Roundtable, engaging the Australian High Commissioner, international senior representatives from Curtin University, leading Sri Lankan research figures, for a strategic dialogue on advancing bilateral research collaboration. In addition, the session was a catalyst for identifying joint initiatives in priority sectors including [...]
High Achievers Awards at the Annual Prize-Giving Ceremony 2025 of DZONE English Language Center
DZONE Prize Awarding Ceremony for Grades 1 to 13 commenced on 19th October at the DZONE premises, Kiriwaththuduwa. At the five-day ceremony, The students who excelled at the Speaking & Writing Examination 2025, and “DZONE Awards” Elocution, Performing Arts and Drama Competition, were awarded for their hard work and achievements of the previous academic year, [...]