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 Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has annulled the University of Peradeniya’s decision to award the prestigious “Professor E.O.E. Pereira” gold medal—given annually to the best student of the Faculty of Engineering in 2015—to A.H.A.D. Abeysekara, an advisor in the university’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The judgment, delivered by Justice Janak de Silva…
Three Sri Lankan universities are appeared among the top 2,000 universities in 2023 / 2024 global university rankings according to the latest university rankings released. The government’s objective is to add more local universities among the top 2,000 universities list in the world. www.examlabs.com “Webometrics” new university ranking released. Webometrics released 2023 Sri Lankan state…
The U.S. Department of State has officially informed Congress about its intent to transfer a fourth medium endurance cutter/ship to Sri Lanka. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, expressed optimism pending Congress’ notification period completion. The proposed transfer aims to bolster defense cooperation, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s ability to patrol its Exclusive…
If it comes to choosing a college, there was a stander procedure to graduate high school and enroll in a conventional government or private college instantly. But now we’ve got options like online college and traditional college. The internet has become a real source of information for faculty seekers nowadays. Everything can be achieved online….
The new timetable under the education reforms for Grade 1-6 starting next year will extend the school time from 7.30 am to 2 pm from the current 7.30 am to 1.30 pm schedule. The classroom period will be also reorganised with 3 periods of 50 minutes each in the morning, before a 20-minute interval, following…
The 50th convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will take place on October 28, 29, and 30 at the BMICH in Colombo. This year’s ceremony will be held across nine sessions to accommodate graduating students from various faculties. The convocation will begin on October 28 with sessions for the Faculty of Humanities and Social…
Sri Lanka is launching a national initiative today (November 9) to distribute 500,000 coconut plants to households across the country, aiming to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote home-based coconut cultivation. The official ceremony will take place in Uhana, Ampara, under the patronage of Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratne, alongside Deputy Minister of…
Applications have opened for the Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship Programme, the University of Ruhuna (UoR) announced. Undergraduates who have enrolled (1st year – 2nd semester, or 2nd year – 1st semester) at the university, and have a proven record of academic excellence, those pursuing a postgraduate degree (1st year) at the university and demonstrate outstanding academic…
Everyone loves music, whether you listen to it, sing. But with modern academic changes, the interest in music has declined. The research show that there are many benefits of music education. Also, Learning music enhances the learning skills in kids. A music-rich experience for kids to sing, listen, and move brings advantage to kids as…
