A delegation of 20 officers from Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Government of Sri Lanka, participated in a specialized training and capacity-building programme at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi, India from 05 – 16 October 2026. The programme comprised a…
Sri Lanka’s 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination popular-school cut-off marks are expected to be released in early November 2026, based on the release pattern seen in the previous two examinations. The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is a competitive national examination used to determine eligibility for admission to selected popular schools in Sri Lanka. 2026 Grade…
The Ministry of Education has decided to postpone the reopening of all schools until December 16 as adverse weather conditions continue to impact several parts of the country. The decision follows widespread flooding, disrupted transport networks, and safety concerns for students and staff. Schools in Sri Lanka, originally set to reopen on December 8, are…
The Department of Examinations has announced that the GCE Advanced Level Examination has been postponed indefinitely due to the prevailing severe weather and cyclone conditions affecting many parts of Sri Lanka. Commissioner General of Examinations stated that this decision was taken to ensure the safety of students and examination staff. Most A/L subjects scheduled from…
Sri Lanka’s latest defence cooperation move with the United States has entered the public domain after the Ministry of Defence’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Montana National Guard was formally tabled in Parliament by Deputy Defence Minister Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara. The agreement, signed on November 14 at the Ministry of Defence, establishes…
Colombo, November 21, 2025 – H.E. Ambassador Qi Zhenhong, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, delivered a briefing at the Shangri-La Hotel on China’s new development blueprint outlined in the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Emphasizing the 15th Five-Year Plan’s focus on high-quality development, innovation, and green growth, Ambassador Qi highlighted how…
The annual information update for people registered under the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefit scheme has begun. https://eservices.wbb.gov.lk The Welfare Benefits Board says that all families and individuals who first registered in 2023 must update their details — even if they are not currently receiving benefits. However, those who submitted grievances in 2024 do not need to…
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a warning about a fake WhatsApp group circulating under the title “Education Council to be formed through the New Education Reforms.” According to the Ministry’s Media Division, the group claims to unite teachers from each education zone but is not connected to or authorized…
The University of Colombo has emerged as Sri Lanka’s highest-ranked institution in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, securing a place in the 1,001–1,200 band among 2,191 universities worldwide. The 2026 edition of the rankings assessed more than 25,000 universities globally, recognizing institutions based on five key performance pillars: Teaching (29.5%), Research…
The Sri Lankan government is set to review proposed amendments to the Penal Code that address corporal punishment, particularly in the education and health sectors. The discussions aim to ensure the law protects children without negatively impacting teachers or educators, Deputy Minister of Education Madhura Senevirathna said. He noted that the legislation seeks to promote…
