Sri Lanka Postpones National Dhamma School Examinations Due to Severe Weather

Sri Lanka’s Department of Buddhist Affairs has postponed the annual Dhamma School examinations for Grades 6 to 10, citing adverse weather conditions affecting the country. The exams, originally scheduled for December 14 under the guidance of the All Ceylon Sasanarakshaka Mandalaya, were to be conducted across 3,389 centers nationwide. A total of 690,563 students were…

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Montana–MoD Defence Agreement Enters Public Domain After Being Tabled in Parliament

Sri Lanka’s latest defence cooperation move with the United States has entered the public domain after the Ministry of Defence’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Montana National Guard was formally tabled in Parliament by Deputy Defence Minister Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara. The agreement, signed on November 14 at the Ministry of Defence, establishes…

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Sri Lanka Opens Modern Electronic Testing Centre for Korean Language Proficiency Exams

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….

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Education Ministry Warns of Fake WhatsApp Group Misusing New Reforms Name

Sri Lanka Education Ministry Warns of Fake WhatsApp Group Misusing Name of New Education Reforms

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a warning about a fake WhatsApp group circulating under the title “Education Council to be formed through the New Education Reforms.” According to the Ministry’s Media Division, the group claims to unite teachers from each education zone but is not connected to or authorized…

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Sri Lanka to Provide Additional Mahapola Scholarship Payment for Students Affected by Severe Weather

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Higher Education has announced that an extra monthly Mahapola Scholarship allowance will be issued on December 5, 2025, to support university students impacted by the recent severe weather disaster. This payment comes on top of the regular allowance that was distributed on November 28, according to the Ministry.

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Police warn public about risks of online and mobile loan offers

The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via the Internet or mobile phones, following an increase in complaints related to deceptive lending practices.  According to the Police, a significant number of institutions are currently advertising loans online and through mobile platforms, often attractively presenting…

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Fact-Checking Tools For Students To Help Stop Fake News

Fact-checking is an essential process in today’s digital age, as disinformation and misinformation can spread quickly and easily. While there are many tools available for fact-checking, it’s important to use critical thinking and research skills to ensure that information is accurate and based on evidence and facts. Fact-checking is the process of verifying the accuracy…

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