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 Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) plans to build a pool of 5,000 Sri Lankans with Japanese language training by 2026, according to Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe. He outlined the initiative during a meeting on the 19th between SLBFE leadership and senior representatives of Japanese companies currently employing Sri Lankan workers. The visiting Japanese…
The school cut-off marks for the admission of students to Grade 06 of schools based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released online by the Ministry of Education. According to the ministry, information regarding the cut-off marks for Grade 6 admissions in 2026 is available on the Ministry’s official…
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that education is a collective endeavor with the power to unite societies politically, socially, and economically. She made these remarks in Colombo while addressing a regional conference focused on strengthening cooperation across Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific on the role of education in driving…
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a public notice alerting both local and international audiences about a series of illegal pyramid and prohibited investment schemes operating under various company names and online platforms. Following an investigation conducted under Section 83(C) of the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988, the CBSL confirmed that…
Sri Lanka has restarted the printing of driver’s licenses after months of delays caused by a shortage of printing cards, the Department of Motor Traffic announced. The printing process resumed last week, with the department now producing approximately 6,000 licenses per day. The shortage had created a significant backlog of nearly 350,000 pending licenses. With…
Sri Lanka will introduce nationwide drug-prevention committees across all schools, universities, government bodies, and non-governmental organizations, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced on Sunday (16). Speaking at an event in Kalutara, the minister said the directive will be formalized through a circular to be issued today (17), as part of a broader national campaign to…
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…
A group of engineering students from the University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka were hospitalized on November 14, after being attacked by a swarm of wasps, police said. The incident occurred at the Plantation Training Center in the Morar Estate, Bogawantalawa, where the students had arrived to attend a practical workshop. According to police, the…
Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations has released the full schedule for major school examinations taking place in 2026. According to the official timetable, the 2025 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will run from 17–26 February 2026.The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is set for 9 August, followed by the 2026 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination,…
