Girls with autism don’t always exhibit the same behavior patterns as boys and tend to fly under the radar and avoid a proper diagnosis until well into adulthood. But it turns out that girls tend to exhibit their symptoms more quietly than their male counterparts. Women, in general, have been taught to engage in mannerisms…
In line with the new education reforms, the National Institute of Education (NIE) has commenced programs to brief principals of both national and provincial schools at the district level across all provinces. Many districts across the island have already been covered under this initiative. As part of its continuation, the program to inform principals in…
The University of Colombo has emerged as Sri Lanka’s highest-ranked institution in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, securing a place in the 1,001–1,200 band among 2,191 universities worldwide. The 2026 edition of the rankings assessed more than 25,000 universities globally, recognizing institutions based on five key performance pillars: Teaching (29.5%), Research…
Sri Lanka will require all school vans to install CCTV systems as part of a new safety initiative, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake announced in Parliament. The Minister said reports of harassment in public transport have risen, particularly affecting women and children, and emphasized that the government is taking steps to…
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 Lanka recorded total tourism earnings of US$2,659 million from January to October 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Earnings for October alone amounted to US$186.1 million. The CBSL noted that this reflects a 4.9% increase compared to the US$2,533.7 million earned during the same period in 2024, underscoring continued recovery…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced during the 2026 Budget Speech that Sri Lanka has received USD 823 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as of September 2025. He noted that the government aims to attract further investment by introducing investor-friendly policies. In addition, a new State Enterprise Management Act is expected to be presented to…
Commuters in Sri Lanka will soon be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards, according to Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake. The new payment option will be available on buses fitted with electronic ticket-issuing machines starting November 24, 2025.
Good News for Sky- Gazers and Space Lovers ! International Space Station ISS will be visible to the naked eye at 7.06 pm to 7.12pm local time, above Sri Lanka today February 8. (If sky is clear). If sky is clear, visible to the naked eye, it looks like a fast-moving plane only much higher…
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