Sri Lanka Ministry of Education says that the call for applications for the seventh phase of the Interest Free Student Loan Scheme IFSLS for students who have passed A/L Examination but lost their university admissions will begin from July 4th. Students those who sat for the A/L Examination in the years 2019/2020/2021 can apply for…
If you’ve been bullied, you are not alone. Unfortunately, statistics indicate that 20% of students between the ages of 12 and 18 have been bullied. Even with its prevalence, bullying is not something to perceive as normal or okay. Childhood bullying has a number of long-term impacts that can last deep into adulthood, and as…
In a ceremony held at Keppitipola Maha Vidyalaya, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, awarded the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship to local students, underscoring China’s continued commitment to supporting education in Sri Lanka. Addressing students, teachers, and dignitaries, including Mr. G. M. R. D. Aponsu, Senior Additional Secretary to the President and an alumnus…
Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 1.9 million foreign tourists so far in 2025, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). In the first five days of November alone, the country recorded 32,815 tourist arrivals, bringing the total number of visitors for the year to 1,923,502. The highest daily…
Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations has released the full schedule for major school examinations taking place in 2026. According to the official timetable, the 2025 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will run from 17–26 February 2026.The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is set for 9 August, followed by the 2026 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination,…
The Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka has given in-principle approval to a comprehensive proposal to develop multi-modal transport hubs across the country, aiming to modernize and better integrate the nation’s public transport system. The initiative seeks to connect buses, trains, and taxi services through strategically located hubs that will improve efficiency and convenience for…
Digital marketing is one of the best jobs in the world right now. Almost every local or global business in the world operates with a high degree of priority given to digital marketing. This is mainly because of the high cost and time involved in traditional marketing methods. Almost all the countries of the world…
Sri Lanka delivered a stunning performance at the 2025 South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships in India, capturing multiple gold medals and setting new tournament records. Chamod Yodhasinghe sprinted to gold in the men’s 100m event with an impressive time of 10.3 seconds, while Shafiya Yamik claimed the women’s 100m title in 11.5 seconds, both…
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has raised concerns over the delay in evaluating the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination answer sheets, warning that prolonged postponement could disrupt upcoming examinations and impact students’ studies. Chairman of the union Priyantha Fernando urged education authorities to prioritize the matter, emphasizing that timely evaluation is essential to prevent further…
Sri Lanka will introduce nationwide drug-prevention committees across all schools, universities, government bodies, and non-governmental organizations, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced on Sunday (16). Speaking at an event in Kalutara, the minister said the directive will be formalized through a circular to be issued today (17), as part of a broader national campaign to…
