COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka plans to finalise and implement a new National Youth Policy by the first quarter of 2027, with education, vocational skills and digital competencies expected to play a central role in preparing young people for a changing global economy. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced the timeline on September 16…

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka and China are set to deepen cooperation in education and digital transformation as the two countries prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027. Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held talks with newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang at Temple Trees…

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new research grant programme aimed specifically at improving the international rankings and global research profile of the country’s universities. The initiative comes as Sri Lankan universities continue to occupy relatively low positions in major global university rankings, with the University of Colombo…

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s new restrictions on alcohol and drug promotion at school-related events will apply to activities held within school premises, but will not extend to major School Big Matches held at external cricket grounds, according to an Education Ministry official. The clarification comes after the Education Ministry announced that the promotion…

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan students interested in pursuing higher education in the United States will have the opportunity to meet representatives of U.S. colleges and universities at the EducationUSA University Fair 2026, which will be held in Colombo, Kurunegala and Kandy this week. The free education fair will provide students and families with…

THIMPHU, Bhutan — Sri Lanka and Bhutan have agreed to explore deeper cooperation in education and vocational training, including opportunities for Bhutanese students to study medicine, dentistry and allied health disciplines at universities in Sri Lanka. The discussions took place during a bilateral meeting between Sri Lankan Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education…

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has awarded one-time scholarships of Rs. 100,000 each to 50 university students with disabilities under the government’s “Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman” scholarship programme. The third and final scholarship programme for the year was held at the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of Eastern University, under the patronage of Prime…

NEW DELHI, India — The India-Sri Lanka Foundation has approved 13 new projects worth approximately LKR 21 million, with education, culture, agriculture, and science and technology among the key areas supported under the latest funding round. The decisions were taken at the 41st meeting of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, held in New Delhi on…

NAIROBI, Kenya — Sri Lanka has highlighted the growing role of universities, research and indigenous knowledge in tackling climate change as Acting High Commissioner to Kenya Ruvini De Silva opened the Second African Universities and Communities Climate Week 2026 at Kenyatta University. De Silva attended the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest, joining researchers, academics,…

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Sri Lanka and Pakistan are exploring new opportunities to strengthen cooperation in higher education, healthcare, research, innovation and skills development, following a meeting between senior university officials and Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Saeed Ul Hasan Chishti, Pro Vice Chancellor of Rashid Latif Khan University, Lahore, met Sri Lankan…