If you’ve been bullied, you are not alone. Unfortunately, statistics indicate that 20% of students between the ages of 12 and 18 have been bullied. Even with its prevalence, bullying is not something to perceive as normal or okay. Childhood bullying has a number of long-term impacts that can last deep into adulthood, and as…
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has reaffirmed confidence in the country’s economic recovery, stating that inflation and financial stability targets are well within reach by next year. Dr. Weerasinghe noted that the Central Bank’s inflation target of 5% is expected to be achieved in 2026, while overall financial stability has markedly improved…
Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced plans to carry out a comprehensive island-wide tsunami mock exercise on November 5. DMC Director General Major General (Retd.) Sampath Kotuwegoda said the initiative comes amid a series of minor earthquakes recently detected near the Sumatra Trench, a region known for its seismic activity. The large-scale exercise…
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment says its electric vehicle (EV) permit scheme for migrant workers has enabled it to bring in more than US$ 22 million to the country. The Ministry allowed migrant workers to import electrical vehicles as part of its measures to provide better benefits to migrant workers with the…
The Government of Sri Lanka has received Cabinet approval to secure a USD 100 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the implementation of the Sustainable Tourism Sector Development Programme (STSDP). The initiative, previously approved by the Cabinet, aims to strengthen Sri Lanka’s tourism industry through sustainable practices and infrastructure development. Following successful…
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced a 15-member Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad for the upcoming Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, set to take place in Qatar. The team is scheduled to depart on November 12, with their opening match against Afghanistan on November 15. Sri Lanka has been placed in Group A alongside…
Are you looking for preschool math activities? Then you are in the right place. Here I have collected some best and my favorite math activities for kids. Most importantly, I’m sharing them with you for free. Also, Keep in mind that teaching math to preschoolers is fun. You will find a lot of daily activities…
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka has installed 20 additional self-service check-in kiosks to improve efficiency and enhance the passenger experience. The new installations bring the total number of kiosks to 28 and include a self-bag-drop facility, enabling travelers to complete the entire check-in process independently — from flight check-in and seat selection…
Sri Lanka has been recognized as one of the world’s premier food destinations, earning the 7th place in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 for the World’s Best Food. With an impressive score of 95.56%, Sri Lanka outshone several iconic culinary destinations, including Türkiye, France, Morocco, Colombia, the Maldives, South Africa, and Greece. According…
In a gripping ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 group-stage clash, Sri Lanka edged past Bangladesh by just seven runs in Navi Mumbai, India, securing a hard-fought victory that kept their tournament hopes alive. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu chose to bat first, opening alongside Vishmi Gunaratne. However, Vishmi fell early…
