The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved plans to hold a national celebration titled “Sri Lankan Day” from December 12–14, 2025, at Colombo Town Hall Grounds, Vihara Maha Devi Park, and surrounding areas. The three-day festival will feature cultural performances, food fairs, and exhibitions showcasing the traditions of all ethnic and religious communities across the country….
A new ticket counter offering air tickets at subsidised prices has been launched at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA) in Narahenpita, in accordance with the government’s new program for migrant workers leaving for foreign employment. It was declared open on October 16th, under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and…
When we hear about technology’s impact on education, we most commonly picture kids with their eyes glued to the screens, ignoring every word we say. However, despite a few drawbacks, technology has brought many novices to the education system and improved how we learn and teach. For example, students nowadays have access to more diverse…
Sri Lankan lawmakers have underscored the urgent need to establish a Higher Education Commission to oversee and regulate private universities and other degree-awarding institutions in the country. The position was emphasized during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, chaired by Member of Parliament Hesha Withanage. Senior Professor K….
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government has approved investment projects totaling US$1.3 billion in the area surrounding the Colombo Port City development. He said the government will introduce investor-friendly policies to support further growth and will present a new State Enterprise Management Act to Parliament next year to strengthen the governance of state-owned…
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has raised concerns over the delay in evaluating the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination answer sheets, warning that prolonged postponement could disrupt upcoming examinations and impact students’ studies. Chairman of the union Priyantha Fernando urged education authorities to prioritize the matter, emphasizing that timely evaluation is essential to prevent further…
All preschools and early childhood development centers across the country will be closed from tomorrow (28) due to the prevailing adverse weather and associated disaster conditions, the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development announced. It further stated that the closure will remain in effect until the current disaster conditions subsides.
Sri Lanka’s stock market recorded a strong recovery on Wednesday, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closing above the 22,000-point level following a sharp rally. The ASPI ended the day at 22,034.32, rising by 439.46 points, or 2.04 percent. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index, which tracks the performance…
Some kids are self-motivated, while some kids need a little push here and there to get motivated. We can do a lot of things to boost our kids. Let us discuss some of the things we can do other than rewarding and punishments to cultivate kids’ intrinsic motivation in this article. 1. Set Goals. Let…
Sri Lanka’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has recommended that the government explore the production of environmentally friendly paper bags as an alternative to polythene bags. The proposal comes as authorities consider imposing a charge on polythene bags at points of purchase. Committee Chairman MP Hector Appuhamy emphasized the need to…
