http://www.sundaytimes.lk Official website of the Sunday Times Newspaper in Sri Lanka Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:57:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/this-is-how-we-do-it-639370.html 17 April 2026 @ 8:23 pm lt;div gt; lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639371 quot; title= quot;01_P1 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/01_P1.jpg quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;500 quot; height= quot;359 quot; / gt; lt;p style= quot;text-align: center; quot; gt;Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is seen interacting with children during a New Year event held in Gampaha. l... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/30000-teachers-to-be-recruited-amidst-shortfall-of-43000-639367.html 17 April 2026 @ 8:22 pm The Education Ministry is set to recruit over 30,000 teachers by next month to overcome the shortage in state-run schools, Deputy Minister Madhura Seneviratne told Education Times. The country currently has a shortage of 43,000 teachers. An examination will be held for recruitment, and graduates will be able to apply, he said. The exam will also help resolve the issue of Development Assis... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/cuban-ambassador-discusses-university-tie-ups-639365.html 17 April 2026 @ 8:21 pm lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Cuban Ambassador in Sri Lanka Patricia L aacute;zara Pego Guerra has expressed interest in facilitating connections between the University of Peradeniya, other Lankan universities and multiple universities in Cuba, with the administrative support from the University Grants Commission (UGC). lt;/p gt; The objective is to dev... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/new-term-tomorrow-639363.html 17 April 2026 @ 8:21 pm The second school term will commence tomorrow (20). It will continue until July 24, the Ministry of Education has said. The government granted school holidays on April 10 for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Accordingly, a total of 9 days of holidays were given. lt;p align= quot;right quot; gt; lt;strong gt;(NW) lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; nbsp;... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/census-alert-64-of-lankans-aged-19-24-not-in-education-639361.html 17 April 2026 @ 8:20 pm One-fourth of Sri Lanka rsquo;s population (26.2 percent) was engaged in some form of educational activity, the 2024 census statistics revealed. Another 482,106, or 2.3 percent of the population, were attending pre-school, 4,351,225 (20.6 percent) were attending in-school education, 320,989 (1.5 percent) were engaged in graduate or post-graduate studies, 0.6 percent were following vocational or... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/st-josephs-college-colombo-10-the-premier-catholic-educational-institute-in-sri-lanka-639292.html 17 April 2026 @ 7:38 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639296 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/0222.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; It gives me immense pleasure to pen down words about our Alma Mater and to praise and thank St. Joseph, our Patron, from the bottom of my heart, for guiding and protecting us... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/high-achievers-on-a-strivers-pathway-to-leading-universities-639285.html 17 April 2026 @ 7:31 pm nbsp; For the fifth year in a row, the award-winning youth-led social venture, The Strivers Network (TSN) provided successful zero-cost mentorship and application guidance to a select group of high-achievers as they applied to the world rsquo;s leading universities. Hailing from rural Ampara, Sandil Abeyrathna of D.S. Senanayake College, Ampara won a scholarship to study engineering physics... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/women-in-tech-sri-lanka-and-tiqri-launch-rise-with-ai-workshop-to-empower-the-next-generation-of-female-innovators-639278.html 17 April 2026 @ 7:28 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639279 quot; title= quot;07 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/079.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;485 quot; / gt; Women in Tech Sri Lanka, the official Sri Lanka chapter of the global Women in Tech movement, has successfully concluded its 'Rise with AI' workshop, a pioneering initiative d... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/gateway-negombo-to-represent-sri-lanka-at-monash-university-change-it-challenge-global-final-639261.html 17 April 2026 @ 7:20 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639264 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/0119.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;535 quot; / gt; Following their victory at the national level, the team from Gateway College Negombo has earned a fully funded opportunity to travel to Melbourne, Australia, where they will ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/national-stage-global-ambitions-icam-abacus-students-shine-in-olympiad-and-graduation-639244.html 17 April 2026 @ 7:14 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639245 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/0118.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;399 quot; / gt; ICAM ABACUS proudly hosted its Annual National Championship and Graduation Ceremony at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, bringing together over 2,800 students from more than 80... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/become-a-social-scientist-639240.html 17 April 2026 @ 7:11 pm nbsp; A dy lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639241 quot; title= quot;06 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/069.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt;namic learning opportunity awaits at CINEC thanks to a variety of Diplomas and Degrees, all of which are approved by the UGC and MoHE of Sri Lanka, opening a host of... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/lyceum-campus-hosts-inauguration-ceremony-for-the-higher-diploma-in-nursing-nvq-level-6-639233.html 17 April 2026 @ 7:09 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639234 quot; title= quot;07 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/078.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;208 quot; / gt; The Higher Diploma in Nursing (NVQ Level 6) ndash; Inaugural Batch Orientation Programme was successfully held on 30 March 2026 at Lyceum Campus, marking the official commenc... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/build-your-future-in-the-information-age-with-the-ba-honours-in-library-and-information-studies-639226.html 17 April 2026 @ 7:00 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639227 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/0117.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;287 quot; / gt; In today rsquo;s knowledge-driven world, the ability to organise, manage, and provide access to information is more important than ever. Recognising this growing demand, the ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/global-organisation-management-envisioning-2030-639222.html 17 April 2026 @ 6:55 pm The landscape of Global Organisation Management is undergoing a profound metamorphosis, driven by the convergence of Advanced Technologies, evolving Societal Expectations, and the imperative for Environmental Sustainability. As we look toward 2030, the Traditional, Top-Down, Command and Control Structures that defined the 20th Century Multinational Corporations are becoming obsolete. lt;img class=... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/beyond-towers-non-terrestrial-networks-and-the-future-of-telecommunications-639216.html 17 April 2026 @ 6:47 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639217 quot; title= quot;06 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/068.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;335 quot; / gt; Telecommunication services are entering a new era with a non-terrestrial layer of connectivity that expands the accessibility beyond terrestrial towers and fiber-optic cables.... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/the-chamara-kala-nikethanaya-marks-a-golden-milestone-with-grand-sheershabharana-ordination-ceremony-639208.html 17 April 2026 @ 6:39 pm [caption id= quot;attachment_639210 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;The 24 young female dancers of the Chamara Kala Nikethanaya who proudly adorned the lsquo;Sheershabharana rsquo;, also known as the lsquo;Pahin Path rsquo;, held at the Rajamaha Viharaya, Kolonnawa quot;] lt;img class= quot;size-full wp-image-639210 quot; title= quot;03 quot; src= quot;ht... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/strategies-to-maintain-composure-during-emotional-outbursts-at-work-639202.html 17 April 2026 @ 6:33 pm Introduction In today rsquo;s high-pressure work environment, staying composed is not just a soft skill. It is a strategic advantage. Emotional outbursts, often triggered by stress or miscommunication, can silently erode years of credibility, trust, and professional standing. Responding with calm, clarity, and control preserves more than just personal dignity. It strengthens workplace relations... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/meaning-of-avurudu-and-wellness-639196.html 17 April 2026 @ 6:30 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639197 quot; title= quot;07 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/076.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;399 quot; / gt; The question of why the universe or empty space appears dark despite the sun's illumination of planet Earth is a thought-provoking inquiry that has puzzled scientists and phil... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/seylan-bank-partners-with-wnps-for-world-wetlands-day-all-island-programme-2026-639192.html 17 April 2026 @ 6:28 pm [caption id= quot;attachment_639193 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;Seylan Bank and WNPS consolidate their collaboration, represented by Sandrine Gomez - Senior Manager, Sustainability - Seylan Bank; Peumi Jayakody - Climate Change Subcommittee, Lead ndash; WNPS; Jadyn de Silva - Communications, Junior Executive amp; Project Coordinator ndash; WNPS; Profe... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/new-year-celebrations-at-the-institute-of-chemistry-ceylon-639175.html 17 April 2026 @ 6:20 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639177 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/0217.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;158 quot; / gt; The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon marked the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a vibrant and culturally rich celebration held in April 6th 2026 at T.B Illangarathne playground ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260419/education/igniting-new-year-cheer-hope-and-digital-horizons-in-a-heartland-school-639171.html 17 April 2026 @ 6:18 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-639172 quot; title= quot;04 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260419/uploads/2026/04/049.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;276 quot; / gt; In the spirit of the Sinhala amp; Tamil New Year, SLT-MOBITEL extended its commitment to community upliftment through an inspiring Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...