Sisu Seriya to the rescue
Several students’ journey to school was hindered by damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Muthupanthiya. Steps were taken to provide a Sisu Seriya school bus for the affected children. Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretary Ayesha Wickremasinha is seen interacting. Pic by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
New circular issued on student admission, transfers, class sizes
The Education Ministry has issued a circular to regulate student admissions from Grade 2 to Grade 11, excluding Grades 5 and 6, under the education reforms that began in 2026. The new circular provides guidelines for allowing students who genuinely need to transfer from one school to another for various reasons to apply for admission [...]
CAS, IAW, Pera University discuss collaboration
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the International Water Association (IWA), and the University of Peradeniya have discussed future collaboration and the progress of the Joint Research and Demonstration Center (JRDC). The potential for strengthening cooperation among the university, CAS, IWA, and the Ministry of Water Supply, particularly in developing joint research programmes and advancing [...]
New preschool and early education policy created
Government has formulated a preschool and early education policy which will be made available for public comments shortly, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne said. The National Education Council, the Ministry of Education and the Child Affairs Ministry have jointly worked on the policy he said. Under the proposed changes there will be a uniform [...]
Applications open for Grade 5 scholarship
The online application portal for Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2026 is now open, offering an opportunity for students to apply for selection into leading schools and to be considered for scholarship awards. Between March 30 and April 30, online applications will be accepted, and the portal will close at 12 midnight on April 30. The [...]
UGC defends event supervision circular
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has said that its circular on the supervision of student organised university events is not intended to discontinue or limit such events or prevent them from taking place, but a measure to ensure that such events are not used as a cover for ragging. In a new circular issued this [...]
Success of educational reforms depend on implementation: Former advisor
Former Advisor, Ministry of Education Prof Gunapala Nanayakkara, PhD (Carleton) has cautioned that however well-intentioned the government’s educational reforms are, the success of this initiative will depend not merely on what is introduced, but how it is implemented. He said the education authorities exploring the introduction of a module-based approach to school curricula, with a [...]
Students excel in 2025 A/L, secure top island ranks across all streams
Students showed exceptional performance at the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination, securing top island-wide ranks across multiple streams. In the Physical Science (Maths) section Devendran Thirukkumaran of Kilinochci Maha Vidyalya was placed first in the island-wide rankings while the second and third place best rankings were from Tharusha Gimhana Gamlath of Maliyadeva MV, Kurunegala and [...]
Cuba offers medicine scholarship
Cuba is offering one undergraduate scholarship in medicine for the academic year 2026/27, the Education Ministry has said. Applications are invited from eligible Lankans for the award of an undergraduate scholarship in medicine offered by the Latin American University of Medicine (ELAM) 01. The applicant should be a citizen of Sri Lanka and the age [...]
Students bring magic of Shakespeare
The senior school students at the British School in Colombo stepped into a world of magic, love and inspiration with their latest production ‘Fairycakes’, which was unveiled at the School Auditorium recently. Their dedication, creativity and countless hours of rehearsal truly paid off as the stage was filled with heart, humor, and magic from the [...]
J’Pura Uni hosts Research Awards Ceremony
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura hosted its Research Awards Ceremony 2024/2025, organised by the Research Council, last week at the Golden Rose Hotel. The event celebrated research excellence and outstanding scholarly contributions across the university. Vice Chancellor Senior Prof Pathmalal Manage, Research Council co-chairs Prof Pradeepa Jayawardane and Prof Roshan Ajward, University Council members, former [...]
Madduma Bandara Daham Pasela prefects’ investiture
The investiture ceremony for prefects of the Madduma Bandara Daham Pasela in Mahagastota, Nuwara Eliya for 2026 was held recently. Rev Fr Shiwantha Rodrigo Rector of Our Lady’s Upper School in Nuwara Eliya was the chief guest at the event. Ven Dammdesna. Ven Kirioruwe Dheerananda Thera, Lekakadhikari of the Nuwara Eliya Shsanarakshaka Mandalaya and head [...]
Addressing Student Disengagement in Sri Lanka’s Exam-Driven Education System
Students who have completed the Ordinary Level examination often begin their Advanced Level (A/L) studies with enthusiasm. However, by the end of the first year, many gradually lose interest in attending school. They express a range of concerns about the school environment, including the extent to which teachers respond to their academic expectations and future [...]
Commence your Journey in Psychology with Apiit Sri Lanka
The world is becoming more fast-paced, interconnected, and complex than ever before, and with it, the need to understand the human mind has never been greater. Across the globe, psychologists are playing a critical role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time, including rising mental health concerns, workplace stress, the impacts [...]
Nurses are at the heart of care: why real-world communication matters
Sri Lankan nurses have long been recognised around the world for their compassion, discipline and clinical skills. They play an essential role in keeping health systems functioning, often serving as the first point of comfort and the last to leave a patient’s bedside. As global demand for nurses continues to rise, particularly in ageing societies [...]
CFA Society Sri Lanka and Frontier Research to Host Evening Discussion on Sri Lanka’s Macro Stability Amid Global Shocks
CFA Society Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Frontier Research, will host an exclusive evening discussion titled “Resilience On the Line: Evaluating Sri Lanka’s Macro Stability Amid Global Shocks” on 09 April 2026 from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo City Center. This timely discussion is organised as a public programme by [...]
Good News for Sri Lankan students going to New Zealand through GISM Campus
Sri Lankan students going through the Graduate Institute of Science and Management (GISM) has formed a students’ association in both Auckland and Palmerston North Campuses of Massey University in New Zealand. This is good news to futureGISM students who go to New Zealand for their studies because, through this association, they can get a valuable [...]
Cinec Campus Open Week
CINEC Campus Malabe has announced “CINEC Campus Open Week” as an awareness program regarding higher education opportunities available to students after their Advanced Level (A/L) results. This program is scheduled to take place from April 4th to 11th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the CINEC Campus premises Malabe. A media briefing for the [...]
LNBTI Hosts and Excels at First-Ever 24-Hour International CTF Challenge: “Battle of the Multiverse ’26”
The Lanka Nippon BizTech Institute (LNBTI) successfully hosted its inaugural 24-hour international Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition, Battle of the Multiverse ’26, from March 21 (9:00 AM) to March 22 (9:00 AM). This landmark event was the first-ever 24-hour international CTF challenge held in Sri Lanka. The competition was organised by LNBTI and its Cyber Security Club, [...]
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (CIE)
The Official Launch of CIE & ATHE, organised by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, was successfully held on 25th March 2026 at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo – King’s Court, from 5.00 p.m. onwards. Established in 1970 and incorporated by an Act of Parliament, SLIM stands as the national body for marketing in Sri Lanka, playing a [...]
ORIGINS 2026 – Campus One Graduation Fashion Show
ORIGINS 2026, the Graduation Fashion Show by Campus One at One Galle Face, was held on March 24, 2026, at Trace Expert City in Colombo. The event marked the final graduation showcase for fashion design students, celebrating the culmination of their academic journey under the theme “Where the Future Begins.” The show featured original collections [...]
Spreading the Spirit of Ramadan with a Blessed Iftar Gathering
SLT-MOBITEL Brings Joy and Support to Students Affected by Cyclone Ditwah Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, SLT-MOBITEL organised a special Iftar celebration at Al-Misbahiyyah Arabic College in Gampola. The initiative aimed to share the spirit of Ramadan with the school community while extending support to students affected by the recent [...]
Ranked 134th in Happiness: Rethinking Sri Lanka’s Development Through Happiness, Youth Wellbeing, and Resilience
In recent years, Sri Lanka has experienced a succession of overlapping challenges that have tested its resilience. Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka in November last year, significantly disrupting the normal lives of its citizens. The infrastructure damage is much more serious than the tsunami. According to World Bank reports and preliminary estimates, the losses amounted [...]
Empowering and cultivating the next generation – invest in you and prepare for the world!
“Being at Excelsia has felt like having another home away from home, with constant support, from mental-health help to peer monitoring, making my experience as an international student truly valued, supported and reassuring”, Harleen Grewal, Student, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. Georgina Garth, Graduate, Mater of Teaching (Primary), “I remember having really positive experiences [...]
CfPS Law School – University of London Graduation 2026
On 14th February 2026, CfPS Law School proudly celebrated the graduation ceremony of its University of London Laws Programme at the BMICH, marking yet another milestone in its distinguished journey of academic excellence. Recognised as a leading Teaching Center of the University of London, CfPS Law School commemorated this significant occasion by awarding Bachelor of [...]
CISD Receives ATHE UK Centre Approval
Colombo, Sri Lanka – The Colombo Institute of Sales & Distribution (CISD) is proud to announce that it has officially received Centre Approval from ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education), UK. This milestone confirms CISD’s status as a recognised ATHE Centre, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to delivering internationally benchmarked education supported by strong academic [...]
EWIS Introduces EWIS AEGIS, an AI-Powered Platform to De-Risk Enterprise Legacy Modernisation
EWIS recently announced the launch of EWIS AEGIS, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered platform developed in Sri Lanka that is designed to help organisations modernise mission-critical legacy systems with greater speed, control, and predictability. The platform incorporates proprietary technology for which a patent is currently pending. Across industries such as banking, insurance, government, telecommunications, and healthcare, legacy [...]
Strengthening Partnerships for the Future of Work: CIPM Sri Lanka Hosts ILO Country Director
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka had the distinct privilege of hosting Ms. Joni Simpson, Country Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, at a special engagement held at the CIPM Auditorium in Colombo on 17th March 2026, organised by the Standing Committee on Empowered Authority [...]
Are you the ideal candidate companies want?
01. The company checklist Companies decides who should be hired based on several traits. They too have a checklist and ideally hire the ideal candidates. So, what are these traits companies search for? Here is a peek into that checklist: 02. Thinking long term An ideal candidate will be the one that is likely to [...]
What nobody tells you about office friendships
Introduction Office friendships can be a double-edged sword, offering vital emotional support while introducing complexities that deeply influence professional dynamics. Beneath the surface of casual interactions lies a subtle web of unspoken expectations, potential rivalries, and blurred boundaries. These relationships, while offering camaraderie, can either propel you forward or hinder your progress. Therefore, it becomes [...]
Still Relying on Traditional Marketing in the Digital Age?
In his seminal book The Lean Startup, Eric Ries delivers a powerful axiom for the modern business landscape: “The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else.” These words resonate deeply in 2026, where adaptability is no longer a luxury—it is the only true currency of success. Ries’s insight challenges enterprises to [...]
5 Ways to Turn Good Employees Into Great Leaders
Employee development isn’t just the responsibility of the employee, but of the employer as well — if not more so. Good managers strive to continuously groom their employees for future leadership roles. Doing so not only boosts employee engagement and productivity, but it makes employers’ lives a little easier, by making employee transitions into leadership [...]
Gateway Students Shine at the Trinity Sri Lanka Awards 2026
In an impressive showcase of talent and commitment, students of Gateway School of Speech and Drama and Gateway Colleges have once again demonstrated their excellence in the performing arts arena. Achieving a notable milestone, these young performers secured 13 Associate Diplomas of Trinity College London (ATCL) in Speech and Drama and Performance Arts, underscoring [...]
The Grey Tsunami: Ceylinco Life sounds the alarm on Sri Lanka’s retirement readiness gap
Sri Lanka is getting older, fast. By 2042, one in four Sri Lankans will be above the age of 60. That is not a distant projection. It is sixteen years away. And by most measures, this country is unprepared for what it means, not at a policy level, and certainly not at the level of [...]
Swinburne University of Technology offers valuable insights to Sri Lankan students on global opportunities
Swinburne University of Technology Australia recently reinforced its commitment to nurturing globally competitive talent by bringing a distinguished panel of academics from Australia to Sri Lanka, offering students valuable insights into emerging global opportunities and future career pathways. The visit brought together four leading academics representing key disciplines shaping the future of work such as [...]
What People Want From Work: Motivation
Every individual person has different motivations for working at a job. The reasons for working are as individual as the person. But, all people work because the workplace provides something that you need from work. The something that you obtain from your work impacts your morale, your motivation, and the quality of your life. Here [...]
An Old Josephian’s Perspectives On Living Joyfully, Harmoniously And Peacefully, In The Garden Of Eden, Sri Lanka
Guruji Maruthai Ravindhiran’s World Of Wisdom And Education For Life INTRODUCTION We are facing multiple crises in our country and around the globe due to negative thinking and negative attitude. The author has penned down his thoughts on the importance of saving and sharing with others, to benefit our Society and Motherland thus living Joyfully [...]
Sri Lanka’s Productivity Crisis: Rethinking the Culture of Endless Meetings
As Sri Lankans, we need to identify ways to mitigate certain challenges. Whatever the interaction we have with common people, the effects of the economic crisis are evident in the many hardships they face, as survival can be a challenge. In this scenario, we are talking about how we can become responsible citizens. As [...]
Learn How to Develop a Personal Marketing Strategy
Before you begin your job search you need to develop a personal marketing strategy. A what? A personal marketing strategy is a game plan for your job search campaign much like one a corporation would use to sell a product. Instead of trying to get people to buy widgets, you are trying to sell the [...]
A Rising Star: Sri Lankan Descendant Anu Kalaivani Lingeswaran Redefines Youth Leadership
A Legacy of Excellence in Bloomfield: Anu Lingeswaran, a dedicated 7th-grade student at Oak View Elementary School in Bloomfield, New Jersey, is making waves as a multifaceted achiever. A proud descendant of Sri Lanka, Anu has seamlessly integrated her cultural heritage with a relentless drive for success in the United States. Her journey is marked [...]
SCU CyberQuest 2026 Concludes, Empowering Future Cybersecurity Leaders
The CyberQuest 2026 National School Cybersecurity and Technology Competition, organised by SCU, was successfully concluded. This competition aimed to enhance students’ knowledge and practical skills in cybersecurity and digital problem-solving. It also focused on promoting innovation and improving awareness of the safe use of technology. CyberQuest 2026 was successfully organized under the guidance and approval [...]
Old is Gold vs Change is Inevitable – Contradiction or Paradox?
In today’s ever-evolving market landscape, the words “Old is Gold” and “Change is the Only Constant” hold significant relevance for brand marketers seeking to stay competitive and relevant in the industry. The deletion of yesterday’s strategies, no matter how successful they may have been, is simply not enough to propel your brand into tomorrow. The [...]
Mind Education – Mastering the Right Mind for True Success and Happiness!
Whose workshop is your mind? Whose running shop and at what cost? Why do we behave, the way we behave that result our ‘strive for excellence’ in losing our grip either on success or happiness; or both; or hold both just for a while, unable to sustain it? It is time to take control and [...]
Azerbaijan offers undergraduate, postgraduate scholarships
Azerbaijan has invited applications for the award of three undergraduate/postgraduate (Master’s/PhD) scholarships offered by the Heydar Aliyev-International Education Grant Program for the academic year 2026/27. Applicants for the undergraduate scholarships should be below 35 years of age as of November 15 and should have educational qualifications such as minimum of 3 passes at the GCE [...]
How to Make a Career Choice When You Are Undecided
With thousands of options, how will you pick a career that’s right for you? If you don’t have any idea what you want to do, the task may seem insurmountable. Fortunately, it isn’t. Put enough thought into it, and you will increase your chances of making a good decision. 01 Assess Yourself Before [...]
Personality Development- The Benefits at a Glance
Personality development has many benefits that are the outcome of a strong personality development procedure. In fact, it is true that there are only benefits and no disadvantages to having personality development. The benefits can be states in categories, or if not categorically, then it can be stated in a concise manner to get a [...]