January 15, 2026
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Migrant Workers Express Concern Over the Continuity of Sri Lanka’s Electric Vehicle Permit Scheme – A Glimmer of Hope or a Passing Cloud ?

Dinesh De Alwis03 mins

When Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment introduced its electric vehicle (EV) permit scheme, the news spread like wildfire among the expatriate community. For the first time, it felt like our remittances—our hard-earned money—were not just faceless contributions to the national economy but investments that could empower us and our families. The financial…

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Sri Lanka Postpones National Dhamma School Examinations Due to Severe Weather

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Sri Lanka’s Department of Buddhist Affairs has postponed the annual Dhamma School examinations for Grades 6 to 10, citing adverse weather conditions affecting the country. The exams, originally scheduled for December 14 under the guidance of the All Ceylon Sasanarakshaka Mandalaya, were to be conducted across 3,389 centers nationwide. A total of 690,563 students were…

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No text books for grade one and grade six students in 2026 – Ministry of Education

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The Ministry of Education says that textbooks will not be provided for Grade 1 and Grade 6 students next year.Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathna, stated that under the new educational reforms, activity books and modular learning materials will be introduced for those students.Printing of these materials has already begun.Accordingly, the Deputy Minister pointed…

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Presidential Scholarships for 100000 School Students on the Advice of the President

Dinesh De Alwis01 mins

In an effort to support the education of Sri Lankan children, President Ranil Wickremesinghe introduced the “Presidential Academic Scholarship Program 2024/2025.” This special scholarship initiative, launched through the President’s Fund, aims to provide financial assistance to 100,000 students from Grade 01 to Grade 11 across all 10,126 schools in the country. The program is designed to annually award scholarships to…

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The 141st Birth Anniversary Celebration of Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara Grandly Held in Mathugama

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The 141st birth anniversary of Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara, widely honored as the Father of Free Education, was ceremonially celebrated on October 13, 2025, under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathne, at the Mathugama Auditorium. The main objective of this event was to appreciate the immense service rendered by Mr….

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Sri Lanka Announces Record Education Budget as Government Prepares Major 2026 Reforms

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Sri Lanka has allocated the highest education budget in its history for 2026, a move Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says will support long-term policy reforms and strengthen institutional frameworks across the sector. Addressing Parliament during the debate on budget allocations for the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, she emphasized that funding…

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Motivation in Education

Motivation in Education

Dinesh De Alwis03 mins

Before anything, what is motivation? Motivation is a state of mind that maintains one’s attention and behavior, and also it provides extra energy required to fulfill a task. Therefore, it helps to withstand the goals over a while. The same as that, motivation in education has an intense impact on children’s behavior, preferences, and results….

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Sri Lanka to Establish Drug-Prevention Committees in All Schools, Universities, and Government Institutions

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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…

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