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 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…
Theories of motivation have described how peoples’ behaviours or human factors affect their success. It means if the people are reinforced by something or someone for a given objective, they will easily walk towards a successful pathway. Even though there are many clarifications regarding this, we have selected eight of the most important theories out…
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…
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Sri Lanka this morning at 9:40 a.m. from Doha. He was welcomed at the Bandaranaike International Airport by Health Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe. Dr. Ghebreyesus will serve as the chief guest at the 78th South-East Asia Regional Health Summit, organized by the WHO, taking…
A lot of young kids are active players. Though they might not see the significance of what they hear or see, kids absorb the pictures that surround them and are profoundly affected by the people they rely on for security and love. Providing challenges for kids will improve psychological and mental health. For more information…
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that the number of foreign tourist arrivals to the country in 2025 has surpassed 1.8 million as of October 15. According to the latest statistics released by the SLTDA, a total of 75,657 tourists visited Sri Lanka during the first 15 days of October, bringing the total…
All preschools and early childhood development centers across the country will be closed from tomorrow (28) due to the prevailing adverse weather and associated disaster conditions, the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development announced. It further stated that the closure will remain in effect until the current disaster conditions subsides.
Jaffna, the cultural heart of northern Sri Lanka, has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Best Places to Visit in the World for 2026 by renowned global travel publication Lonely Planet. Known for its vibrant Tamil heritage, historic landmarks, and distinctive cuisine, Jaffna has seen a surge in visitors in recent years. Its…
Most people are not happy with their work/office. They are stressed with the things that they are doing. They do not try to enjoy their work. But if we change some of our habits, we can be happy at work/office. There are simple 7 tips to be happy at work/office. Below are the simple 7 tips to…
