December 2, 2025
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India Launches Enhanced Financial Assistance Scheme for Students of Eastern University, Sri Lanka

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The Government of India has launched an enhanced financial assistance scheme for meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds at Sri Lanka’s Eastern University, further strengthening educational cooperation between the two countries. The initiative was officially launched by High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Santosh Jha, under an Indian grant designed to uplift students…

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University of Colombo Hosts Scholarly Discourse on Proposed Education Reforms

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A comprehensive scholarly discourse on the proposed new education reforms was held on October 28, 2025, at the Sanathana Sabha Assembly Hall of the University of Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including…

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UK and Sri Lanka Strengthen Parliamentary Ties through “Partners through Parliament” Governance Exchange

UK and Sri Lanka Strengthen Parliamentary Ties through “Partners through Parliament” Governance Exchange

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LONDON, United Kingdom – A high-level delegation from the Parliament of Sri Lanka is on a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom this week under the theme “Partners through Parliament” Governance Exchange, aimed at strengthening parliamentary collaboration and advancing good governance. The delegation, led by Hon. (Dr) Jagath Wickramaratne, Speaker of Parliament, includes Hon….

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Global fashion brand Michael Kors contributes US$2.7 million to the UN World Food Programme to expand Sri Lanka’s school meals initiative, benefiting 250,000 children, 1,500 farmers, and 30 schools with sustainable, locally sourced nutrition.

Michael Kors Donates US$ 2.7 Million to Feed Sri Lankan Children and Support Local Farmers through WFP

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (LankaEducation)– The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a generous contribution of US$ 2.7 million from global fashion brand Michael Kors, strengthening Sri Lanka’s National School Meals Programme. This funding, provided through the brand’s long-standing ‘Watch Hunger Stop’ campaign, will expand WFP’s Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative from eight to…

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Sri Lanka Records Over 7,600 Child Protection Complaints in First Nine Months of 2025

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Sri Lanka’s National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has received 7,677 complaints relating to child protection issues between January and September 2025, highlighting growing concerns over child safety across the country. According to the NCPA, 414 complaints involved child sexual abuse, while 192 cases were linked to serious sexual exploitation. Of the total complaints, 6,296 fell…

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Michael Kors Donates $2.7 Million to Support School Meals and Sustainable Farming in Sri Lanka

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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a generous contribution of US $2.7 million from global fashion brand Michael Kors to strengthen Sri Lanka’s National School Meals Programme. The donation, made through the brand’s long-running “Watch Hunger Stop” campaign, will support WFP’s Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative. The funding will enable WFP to…

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Sri Lankan Government to Launch Recruitment Drive for Over 8,500 Public Sector Vacancies

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The Government of Sri Lanka has approved a major recruitment initiative to fill 8,547 vacancies across various departments and state institutions. This decision follows recommendations from a committee chaired by the Secretary to the Prime Minister, which was established last year to assess staffing requirements within the public sector. Based on the committee’s findings and…

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