Test flight
Adverse weather conditions have had an impact on the ongoing GCE (A/L) examination. A helicopter was used to airlift the answer scripts from Neduntivu island in Jaffna to the mainland. Pix by Romesh Madhushanka
Education committee discusses private university recognition by UGC
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital has examined the operation of private universities in Sri Lanka and the issues relating to their recognition by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The matter was discussed when the committee met in parliament this week under the chairmanship of member of parliament Hesha Withanage. The [...]
IRD briefs Colombo Uni staff on tax form submission
Colombo University staff were briefed by officials of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on tax regulations, practical procedures, and accurate documentation last week. The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) organised an awareness programme on tax form filling and submission at the Jayarathne Auditorium, Faculty of Management and Finance. The session was conducted by Senior Deputy [...]
Govt. allocations to fund state uni facilities
The government has made allocations in the 2026 budget for various higher education institutes with allocations for the sector increasing to 2 per cent. These include allocations to improve facilities in various faculties in state-run universities, Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Madura Seneviratne said. There are also additional allocations to develop infrastructure facilities [...]
A/L exams postponed indefinitely
The Examination Department has decided to postpone the G.C.E (A/L) examination indefinitely due to the adverse weather conditions, the Commissioner General Indika Kumari Liyanage said. Earlier, examination papers scheduled for Thursday (27), Friday (28) and Saturday (29) were postponed due to the islandwide adverse weather conditions, the Department of Examinations said. The papers were rescheduled [...]
Prof Lakshman Dissanayake recognised globally for solar panel research
Stanford University, in partnership with Elsevier in the United States, has released global rankings of international publications. Within this group, Professor Lakshman Dissanayake of the National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS), Sri Lanka, has been recognised among the top 2% of scientists worldwide for his work on developing an efficient and affordable solar panel in [...]
PM promises graduates teaching jobs
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has assured the Graduate Association and All-Island School Development Officers’ Association that teaching appointments will be granted soon. She met the two associations at the Education Ministry recently. During the meeting, responding to the questions raised regarding the recruitment of School Development Officers into the teaching service, she said that once [...]
US Peace Corps volunteer group begins English teaching assignments
A US Peace Corps volunteer group begins their two-year assignments supporting English language education across Sri Lanka this week. Ambassador Julie Chung joined Peace Corps Sri Lanka Country Director Jeffrey Goveia in Vavuniya to administer the Pledge of Service to 23 new Peace Corps volunteers. Nimali Baduraliya, Director of English and Foreign Languages at the [...]
Vidyalankara conference hall work to continue
The cabinet has approved continuing the remaining development work at the Kelaniya Vidyalankara International Buddhist Conference Hall. Approval was granted at a cabinet meeting held on 23-06-2025 to allocate Rs 137.11 million for 2025 to restore the electrical system of the building. The restoration of the electrical system is currently being completed by the Central [...]
St Benedict’s College advances 21st century learning with new STEM centre
St Benedict’s College marked a significant milestone in its educational journey with the launch of its 21st century Learning initiative for Grade 6 students in January. As part of this transformational move, the college inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM Centre designed to equip young learners with the skills essential for the rapidly evolving digital world. The [...]
Introducing entrepreneurship and financial literacy for the school curriculum in Sri Lanka
Empowering future generations As Sri Lanka prepares for education reform in January 2026, the Ministry of Education is set to make entrepreneurship and financial literacy a compulsory subject from Grade 6. This decision reflects a growing recognition that traditional academic skills alone are no longer sufficient to prepare students for the complexities of the modern [...]
APIIT Sandbox 2025: Empowering the Next Generation of Young Sri Lankan Innovators, Powered by John Keells Office Automation
The Entrepreneurship Club of APIIT successfully hosted the grand finale of its flagship event, the Sandbox Inter-School Business Pitching Competition 2025, on the 09th of October 2025 at the Lotus Hall, BMICH. This year’s edition was an unforgettable celebration of young entrepreneurs who dared to dream big, innovate boldly, and bring powerful ideas to life. [...]
A Sri Lankan voice in Medical Science From NCHS classroom to Australia’s research frontiers
NCHS alumna Tharindie Silva continues to make her alma mater proud as she forges an exceptional path in medical research. Currently a PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide, Tharindie was recently recognised as one of four finalists for the prestigious Ross Wishart Memorial Award at the South Australian Annual Scientific Meeting organised by the [...]
MSU & MSI – Your Best Path After A/Ls Toward a Globally Recognised Future
A World-Class University with Global Recognition Choosing the right university and pathway after A/L is one of the most defining decisions in shaping your future. The right choice not only builds your academic foundation but also prepares you for a successful global career – and that journey begins with Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia, [...]
From Nobot to Robot: Why innovation will shape the future of Healthcare
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin Walk into any hospital today and you can feel it—healthcare is shifting. Not gently, but rapidly, boldly, and irreversibly. The world around us is transforming faster than ever before. Societies evolve, [...]
CA Sri Lanka’s SAB Campus research team clinches award for sustainability reporting study
A two-member research team from the SAB Campus of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently earned top honours at the International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI), organised by the University of Kelaniya, winning the Best Research Paper Award for the Accounting, Finance, and Business Economics Track. The winning [...]
Lyceum Scouts Make Their Mark at Singapore Scout Jamboree 2025
Five scouts from Lyceum International School recently represented their school and country at the Singapore Scout Jamboree 2025, leaving an unforgettable mark on this global gathering. The event, renowned for celebrating friendship, unity, and cultural diversity, offered the scouts an experience of a lifetime. Throughout the Jamboree, the Lyceum scouts took part in adventurous activities, [...]
UCL Graduation 2025: Honouring Excellence, Achievement, and a Decade of Impact
The 2025 cohort of University of Lancashire graduates from Universal College Lanka (UCL) celebrated their achievements at a grand convocation that reflected pride, purpose, and accomplishment. This year marks ten years of UCL’s excellence in transnational education and more than 8 years of a successful partnership with the University of Lancashire, UK, symbolising a decade [...]
NIBM Best Innovative Business Model Awards: Guiding the Future of Enterprise Innovation
The Initial Official Meeting of the Assessment Council for the NIBM Best Innovative Business Model Awards was held on the 21st of November 2025 at the NIBM Head Office Board Room, marking a decisive step in establishing one of Sri Lanka’s most credible platforms for recognising and nurturing breakthrough business models. The Awards are designed [...]
LEARN THE BASICS, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF NUMEROLOGY CALCULATIONS AND PREDICTIONS FOR 2026 / 2027
NUMEROLOGY EDUCATION BY GURUJI REN MARUTHAI RAVINDHIRAN, A PROMINENT INTERNATIONALMASTER NUMEROLOGISTIN SRI LANKA ACCORDING TO GOOGLE(AI). SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO TAKE PLACE IN SRI LANKA AND GLOBALLYBETWEEN 2ND JUNE 2026 AND 24TH AUGUST 2027. Numerology is an ancient science that focuses on numbers. It helps provide us with an understanding of the world we live [...]
Marketing Needs 6Ps for Strategic Marketing Philip Kotler
For decades, marketers thrived on the use of 4Ps – Product, Price, Place, Promotion – to conduct their Tactical Marketing Planning. Now we have to ask whether the 4P marketing mix is a sufficient starting framework for strategic marketing planning. Or is an expanding 6P marketing mix a better way to conduct Strategic Marketing Planning? [...]
When AI Becomes the Attacker: Why Sri Lanka Needs a Human Firewall.
In today’s digital-age battleground, the fight against cyber-threats is evolving. Not only are machines launching attacks but they are doing so with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), making them smarter, faster and more convincing. For organisations in Sri Lanka, from state agencies to private businesses and SMEs, the message is clear: technology alone will [...]
IIT Celebrates 35 Years of Educational Excellence and Marks 20-Year Partnership with the University of Westminster
Colombo, Sri Lanka — The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), Sri Lanka’s pioneering private higher education institute, proudly celebrated 35 years of academic excellence and 20 years of its strategic partnership with the University of Westminster (UoW), UK at a prestigious felicitation ceremony held on 14th November at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Founded in 1989, IIT has played a transformative role [...]
World-Class Healthcare Education Just Minutes Away: IIHS brings global opportunities to students in the Gampaha district
Students and parents in the Gampaha district now have easier access to internationally recognised healthcare education, with the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) conveniently located just a short distance away at its Kerawalapitiya and Welisara campuses. For over two decades, IIHS has been a frontrunner in Sri Lanka’s healthcare education sector, offering globally accredited [...]