Even before the inception of social media, enhanced images of men and women on television and the covers of magazines have caused a stir with the public, with accusations that they lead to unhealthy self-image in young people. However, we only had to contend with these images in line at the grocery store back in…
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has assured full government support to restore the University of Peradeniya after severe flooding caused extensive damage to the country’s largest and oldest university. The Prime Minister visited the Peradeniya campus to assess the impact of floods that struck on 27 November, meeting student representatives and heads of…
Sri Lanka has announced that tourists will no longer be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving in the country. The Department of Immigration and Emigration said in a statement that the ETA requirement, which had been introduced on October 15, has now been withdrawn. All visa and ETA services will continue…
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a series of large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing facilities across state universities in Sri Lanka. Sixteen development proposals—submitted under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Professional Education—have been incorporated into the government’s Investment Plan 2026–2030, following recommendations from the Department of National Planning. Presented by the Prime…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued instructions to ensure the effective execution of the “Aswasuma” social welfare initiative, aiming to leave no one behind. Those who were unable to register previously would be given the opportunity to do so during the month of August. Additionally, provisions have been put in place to allow the submission of…
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Members of Parliament and staff in Sri Lanka attended today’s (October 22) parliamentary session dressed in pink or pink-shaded attire to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed globally every October as “Pink Month.” In a symbolic gesture at the Parliament complex, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne were presented with awareness…
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…
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examinations—previously postponed due to adverse weather and widespread flooding—will now take place from January 12 to January 20, 2026. The Department of Examinations has released an updated timetable reflecting the revised schedule. According to the announcement, students affected by the disaster…
Three Sri Lankan universities are appeared among the top 2,000 universities in 2023 / 2024 global university rankings according to the latest university rankings released. The government’s objective is to add more local universities among the top 2,000 universities list in the world. www.examlabs.com “Webometrics” new university ranking released. Webometrics released 2023 Sri Lankan state…
