Australia’s Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, and International Education, Julian Hill, has concluded a two-day visit to Sri Lanka aimed at deepening cooperation across border security, education, and humanitarian support. In a statement shared on X, the Australian High Commission highlighted that the visit reaffirmed Australia’s solidarity with Sri Lanka as the…
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to rebuild the country’s weakened state administrative system by launching a large-scale recruitment drive and introducing new welfare measures for public sector employees. The announcement was made during the presentation of the 2026 Budget in Parliament. President Dissanayake noted that the public service has faced long-term challenges…
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia have officially established the Sri Lanka–Saudi Arabia Joint Business Council, marking a major step toward deepening bilateral economic cooperation. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath announced the launch, describing it as a “historic milestone” in strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The Council was formed…
Sri Lanka’s overall inflation, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), rose to 2.1% in September 2025, up from 1.5% in August, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. The increase was largely driven by rising food prices, with food inflation climbing to 3.8% in September from 2.9%…
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company will donate to relief and rebuilding efforts after severe storms affected several countries, including Sri Lanka. In a post on X, Cook said Apple is “thinking of everyone affected” as communities across Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia face widespread damage. His statement comes as Sri Lanka…
The proposed bill to convert Sri Lanka’s National Colleges of Education (NCoE) into degree-awarding institutions has received approval from the Attorney General’s Department. According to a senior official from the Education Ministry, the bill is scheduled to be presented in Parliament during its upcoming first term. Under the new legislation, 19 Colleges of Education across…
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,…
Do you know Goal Setting Theory ? No matter how much you motivated and turn into positivity if you fail to set SMART goals, you will not be a successful individual. So, goal setting is an integral part of achieving life challenges. So, first, lets’ identify what are the characteristic of a goal. Simply, a…
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…
Do you have ever question how much is it difficult to change from current lifestyles? Yes! Stepping forward for a new status is somewhat a stressful thing for mankind. But, if the person is capable enough to manage all those challenges through scientific guidance, it is not that much a concern too. Well, since mental…
