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…
Update – 2022 Grade Five Scholarship Exam Results will release to examination department official websites by 2023 January 31 according to an analysis by LankaXpress. Results can be get via https://www.doenets.lk/examresults website or https://www.exams.gov.lk/examresults website. Examination Department or Examination Commissioner has NOT announced a exam results releasing date. The Grade 5 Scholarship exam was held on December 18 in…
Officials of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation informed the Ministerial Consultative Committee that currently, more than 300,000 driver’s licenses are pending issuance, and arrangements have been made to print and distribute them within the next three months. They further stated that a new driver’s license with enhanced security features will also…
A new state-of-the-art electronic examination centre was inaugurated on October 22, in Sri Lanka to facilitate Korean language proficiency tests required for employment opportunities in South Korea. Named the “Korean Language Examination Centre – Ubiquitous-Based Test (UBT)”, the facility was opened under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra….
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…
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…
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…
Colombo, November 21, 2025 – H.E. Ambassador Qi Zhenhong, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, delivered a briefing at the Shangri-La Hotel on China’s new development blueprint outlined in the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Emphasizing the 15th Five-Year Plan’s focus on high-quality development, innovation, and green growth, Ambassador Qi highlighted how…
Sri Lanka has restarted the printing of driver’s licenses after months of delays caused by a shortage of printing cards, the Department of Motor Traffic announced. The printing process resumed last week, with the department now producing approximately 6,000 licenses per day. The shortage had created a significant backlog of nearly 350,000 pending licenses. With…
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…
