http://www.sundaytimes.lk Official website of the Sunday Times Newspaper in Sri Lanka Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:57:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/vibrant-colours-at-independence-celebrations-630776.html 7 February 2026 @ 1:09 pm lt;div gt; lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-630777 quot; title= quot;1_P1 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260208/uploads/2026/02/1_P1.jpg quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;500 quot; height= quot;333 quot; / gt; A combination of youth groups added colour to the 78th National Independence Day celebrations held at the Independence Square Colombo. The cultural pageant c... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/rebuild-pera-donor-conference-to-support-universitys-recovery-630774.html 7 February 2026 @ 1:08 pm The University of Peradeniya will host the Rebuild Pera Donor Conference on Thursday, February 12 at 3.30 pm at the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), Colombo 7, bringing together alumni, industry leaders, government representatives, and well-wishers to support the university rsquo;s recovery efforts. The conference will be held with the participation of the Vice Chancellor of the Univ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/olevel-tuition-classes-to-cease-on-sunday-630772.html 7 February 2026 @ 1:07 pm All tuition classes, workshops and seminars related to the GCE (Ordinary Level) examination 2025 scheduled to commence next week have been prohibited from Sunday midnight, the Examinations Department said. The examination will be conducted from February 17 to 26, at 3,545 examination centres countrywide. A spokesperson for the department said they have already sent the admission cards for sc... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/ministry-warns-against-collections-for-grade-1-digital-equipment-630770.html 7 February 2026 @ 1:07 pm The Education Ministry has warned schools against collecting donations from parents on the pretext of buying digital equipment for Grade 1 new school module. Deputy Minister Madhura Senevirathna said the government has provided whatever equipment is needed, and hence there is no need for parents to give money to buy such equipment. He said there is little digital equipment needed in Grade 1 ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/pm-asks-schools-to-stop-collecting-money-for-smartboards-630767.html 7 February 2026 @ 1:06 pm Schools have been issued strict instructions not to collect money from parents of students for the purchase of smartboards, Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya said. In response to a question by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in parliament on Thursday, the PM said the government had commenced distributing 1,500 smartboards to schools this year. The Education Ministry... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/5-year-fixed-placement-for-new-teacher-recruits-630765.html 7 February 2026 @ 1:05 pm Teachers recruited from among development officers and graduates who qualify after sitting the competitive examination will be given a fixed 5-year placement in a school with no room for transfer within those years, Deputy Minister of Education Dr Madhura Senevirathna said. He said the placements will be based on subject needs in schools as well as existing vacancies. However, the newly recr... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/jaffna-university-warns-against-unauthorised-logo-use-630763.html 7 February 2026 @ 1:04 pm The University of Jaffna has cautioned persons about the unauthorised use of the university emblem. The warning came ahead of the 40 lt;sup gt;th lt;/sup gt; General Convocation of the University of Jaffna which is scheduled to be held from February 19 to 22. The University Administration rsquo;s attention has been drawn by certain individuals and institutions who are producing, marketing, a... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/lyceum-international-school-nugegoda-shines-at-73rd-national-badminton-championship-2025-630760.html 7 February 2026 @ 1:03 pm Lyceum International School, Nugegoda delivered a remarkable performance at the 73rd National Badminton Championship 2025, held from 17 to 24 December, bringing pride to both the school and the nation. Competing against Sri Lanka rsquo;s top-ranked players, Lyceum athletes demonstrated exceptional skill, resilience, and sportsmanship across multiple age categories. The championship spotlight fe... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/universities-amendment-bill-certified-630780.html 7 February 2026 @ 12:58 pm Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has certified the Universities (Amendment) Bill which was passed by parliament in January. The bill seeks to amend the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978. The relevant gazette notification was published on 21.11.2025, and the bill nbsp;was presented to parliament for its first reading on 03.12.2025, by the prime minister and minister of education. The objectives of this... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/seylan-tikiri-empowers-children-with-first-ever-islandwide-initiative-on-financial-literacy-630715.html 7 February 2026 @ 10:52 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-630733 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260208/uploads/2026/02/025.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;450 quot; / gt; Seylan Tikiri, the leading minor savings account in the country, celebrated World Children rsquo;s Month (WCM) for the 12th consecutive year with a series of island wide initi... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/unlocking-the-keys-to-success-the-importance-of-eq-sq-iq-tq-cq-aq-630705.html 7 February 2026 @ 12:30 am In the pursuit of success, individuals often focus solely on intelligence quotient (IQ) as the key determining factor. However, recent research suggests that success is actually influenced by a combination of emotional intelligence (EQ), social intelligence (SQ), technological intelligence (TQ), cultural intelligence (CQ), and adversity intelligence (AQ) in addition to traditional measures of inte... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/education-for-life-and-the-world-of-wisdom-630699.html 7 February 2026 @ 12:27 am SERIES NUMBER 1 ndash; HAVING A STRONG PURPOSE TO SUCCEED IN LIFE lt;strong gt;Question : lt;/strong gt; I am soon after my Advanced Level examination.I do not know what to do next in this complex world. I am confused right now. Is there a way to move forward, keep my best nbsp;interests in mind and succeed in my academic, career, work, business, and life? OPEN YOUR EYES TO THE FACTS ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/national-honour-for-dr-kavya-jayakody-at-wcic-prathibabhisheka-awards-630692.html 7 February 2026 @ 12:23 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-630693 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260208/uploads/2026/02/024.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; lt;strong gt;In a moment of pride for Sri Lanka rsquo;s education and entrepreneurship sectors, Dr. Kavya Jayakody, Founder and Director of International Management Centre (P... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/lyceum-campus-faculty-of-engineering-holds-industry-consultative-board-meeting-630687.html 7 February 2026 @ 12:19 am The Faculty of Engineering, Lyceum Campus successfully convened its Industry Consultative Board (ICB) Meeting on 16 January, bringing together senior industry professionals and academics to strengthen the relevance and quality of engineering education. The primary objective of the meeting was to introduce the Faculty rsquo;s two newly launched degree programmes: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in En... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/new-grade-one-student-admissions-for-the-minuwangoda-bothale-kanishta-vidyalaya-was-held-thursday-january-29-630669.html 7 February 2026 @ 12:03 am The new students were welcomed to the school by having a small event under the theme ldquo;Heena Aran Hari Sathutin Iakoleta api Awa rdquo; under the new education reforms. The school precision band welcomed the new students, while Prith was chanted to bless the children. Teacher instructor attended the event representing the The Minuwangoda education zone and Mirigama Education Division. ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/study-in-new-zealand-630664.html 6 February 2026 @ 11:53 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-630665 quot; title= quot;03 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260208/uploads/2026/02/032.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;337 quot; / gt; Primary and Secondary schooling is compulsory for children aged 6 to 16, with the majority of children attending school from the age of 5. There are 13 school years and attend... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/apiit-international-research-conference-2025-advances-interdisciplinary-research-for-a-resilient-future-630655.html 6 February 2026 @ 11:48 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-630657 quot; title= quot;08 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260208/uploads/2026/02/081.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;261 quot; / gt; The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Sri Lanka, in collaboration with University of Staffordshire, United Kingdom, successfully hosted the APIIT Intern... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/sri-lanka-institute-of-packaging-celebrates-50th-annual-general-meeting-630651.html 6 February 2026 @ 11:41 pm [caption id= quot;attachment_630652 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;Seated from Left Asst. Treasurer Mr. Johann Tranchelle, Treasurer Mr. Deshantha Silva, Deputy President Mr. Thushantha Karunanayake, President Mr. Nishan Perera, Immediate Past President Mr. Thusith Wijesinghe, General Secretary Mr. Thushara Deshappriya, 5th Vice President Mr. Lakshan Pethiy... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/cipm-great-hr-quiz-2026-concludes-with-resounding-success-630643.html 6 February 2026 @ 11:37 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-630644 quot; title= quot;05 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260208/uploads/2026/02/051.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;288 quot; / gt; CIPM Sri Lanka ndash; the nation rsquo;s leader in human resource management, successfully concluded one of its flagship events, the CIPM Great HR Quiz 2026, on Wednesday, 28... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/advanced-certificate-in-science-the-open-university-of-sri-lanka-opens-new-pathways-to-university-education-630638.html 6 February 2026 @ 10:57 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-630639 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260208/uploads/2026/02/021.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;337 quot; / gt; For many Sri Lankan students, the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination is a decisive turning point. While it opens doors for some, others are left searching for alternative route... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/gen-z-struggle-with-self-imposed-barriers-630634.html 6 February 2026 @ 10:54 pm Gen Z is defined term for the population born approximately between 1997 and 2012, following Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha. This group is also identified as the first true quot;digital natives quot; who grew up with the internet, smartphones, and social media, shaping them to be pragmatic, authentic, tech-savvy, and socially conscious individuals, who aredriven by diversity, purpose,... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/21st-convocation-of-the-college-of-chemical-sciences-institute-of-chemistry-ceylon-630626.html 6 February 2026 @ 10:51 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-630627 quot; title= quot;03 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260208/uploads/2026/02/031.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;451 quot; / gt; The 21st Convocation of the College of Chemical Sciences (CCS), Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, was held on 23rd January 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Confere... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260208/education/msi-opens-pathways-from-diploma-to-international-degrees-for-sri-lankan-students-630615.html 6 February 2026 @ 10:32 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-630616 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260208/uploads/2026/02/01.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;221 quot; / gt; For many Sri Lankan students, choosing the right pathway after school is a critical decision. Management amp; Science Institute (MSI) is addressing this need by offering struc...