Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that education is a collective endeavor with the power to unite societies politically, socially, and economically. She made these remarks in Colombo while addressing a regional conference focused on strengthening cooperation across Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific on the role of education in driving…
Sri Lanka continues to see strong growth in its tourism sector, with 153,063 international visitors recorded between October 1 and 29, 2025, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). India remained the leading source market during this period, contributing 44,741 arrivals—accounting for 29.2% of total visitors. The United Kingdom…
Five newly appointed envoys formally presented their credentials to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday (13), marking the beginning of their diplomatic assignments in the country. The diplomats who presented credentials were: President Dissanayake welcomed the new envoys and expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with each of…
In the world of digital marketing, guest posting, sponsored posts, and backlinks are essential strategies for improving website traffic, increasing brand visibility, and boosting Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and rankings. These tactics can be used by businesses of all sizes to expand their reach, connect with new audiences, and establish their authority in their industry….
While many students have returned to the classroom, there are still a lot of students that are learning remotely. Even those that have returned to the classroom may be learning digitally and socially distanced. This may be causing a lot of anxiety in students from their first years in school all the way to those…
Some kids are self-motivated, while some kids need a little push here and there to get motivated. We can do a lot of things to boost our kids. Let us discuss some of the things we can do other than rewarding and punishments to cultivate kids’ intrinsic motivation in this article. 1. Set Goals. Let…
Sri Lanka has allocated the highest education budget in its history for 2026, a move Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says will support long-term policy reforms and strengthen institutional frameworks across the sector. Addressing Parliament during the debate on budget allocations for the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, she emphasized that funding…
When we hear about technology’s impact on education, we most commonly picture kids with their eyes glued to the screens, ignoring every word we say. However, despite a few drawbacks, technology has brought many novices to the education system and improved how we learn and teach. For example, students nowadays have access to more diverse…
The government has decided to close all schools across the country until further notice. Authorities stated that the decision will remain in effect until new instructions are issued.
Pathfinder EdTech Institute has officially opened its new Colombo campus at No. 34, Sanchi Arachchi Gardens, Colombo 12, marking a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital skills and workforce readiness. The inauguration ceremony was led by former Ambassador and Chairman of the Pathfinder Foundation, Mr. Bernard Goonetilleke, along with Mr. K….
