Studying doesn’t always have to feel like a chore. Whether you’re preparing for exams or working on daily lessons, finding happiness while studying can make a big difference in your focus, motivation, and mental well-being. Here are seven simple yet powerful ways to bring more joy into your learning journey. 1. Set Goals That Inspire…
Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry Secretary, Nalaka Kaluwewa, has confirmed that no changes have been made to the previously announced school reopening date of December 16. He noted, however, that officials will hold a review meeting today (02) to discuss the reopening timeline, particularly in light of recent disruptions. Kaluwewa added that the government intends to…
Sri Lanka’s post-disaster recovery drive, the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme launched in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has secured a total of Rs. 1.893 billion (approximately USD 6 million) in funding, according to the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. The funds have been mobilised…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in the 2026 Budget Speech that financial allowances provided to university students will be increased by Rs. 2,500. The adjustment comes as part of the government’s efforts to ease the financial burden on students facing higher living costs. With the increase, the monthly Mahapola allowance will rise to Rs. 10,000,…
France has contributed €500,000 through UNICEF to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition among children in the country. The contribution enables UNICEF, working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, to provide children under two years of age with the required nutrition services. Parents and caregivers will also be educated on the…
Sri Lanka welcomed 132,783 tourists in November, according to new data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).India remained the largest source market with 31,554 visitors, accounting for 23.8% of total arrivals. Significant numbers of tourists also came from Russia (16,603), Germany (10,196), the United Kingdom (10,099) and France (5,689). With the latest November…
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with local banks, is preparing to launch a nationwide loan programme aimed at supporting new entrepreneurs starting in January next year, according to Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi. Speaking at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industry and Entrepreneurship Development in Parliament, the Minister announced that…
Sri Lanka’s economy recorded robust growth in October 2025, with both the manufacturing and services sectors expanding, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The Manufacturing PMI rose to 61.0, supported by broad-based improvements across all sub-indices. The Central Bank noted that business sentiment remains upbeat,…
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…
The Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a streamlined process to fast-track the clearance of essential goods donated by overseas contributors for communities affected by recent floods. Under the new system, all such humanitarian aid will be exempt from import taxes and levies. The move follows numerous requests and inquiries from international organizations, foreign donors,…
