Only one Sri Lankan university is appeared among the top 2,000 universities in 2022 – 2023 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. “Webometrics” new university ranking released. Webometrics released 2022 -2023 Sri Lankan…
Sri Lanka’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has recommended that the government explore the production of environmentally friendly paper bags as an alternative to polythene bags. The proposal comes as authorities consider imposing a charge on polythene bags at points of purchase. Committee Chairman MP Hector Appuhamy emphasized the need to…
2021 GCE O/L examination will be held from 2022 May 23 to June 1. The deadline for submitting applications for the exam has been extended. The closing date of the applications for the examination is now the 17th of February, the Commissioner-General of Examinations says. Private O/L candidates can submit their applications online through the…
Sri Lanka’s overall inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, rose to 2.1% in October 2025, up from 1.5% in September, according to the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). The CCPI for all items increased slightly to 193.8 in October from 193.7 the previous month. Food inflation accelerated…
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…
Sri Lanka has restarted the printing of driver’s licenses after months of delays caused by a shortage of printing cards, the Department of Motor Traffic announced. The printing process resumed last week, with the department now producing approximately 6,000 licenses per day. The shortage had created a significant backlog of nearly 350,000 pending licenses. With…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a generous contribution of US $2.7 million from global fashion brand Michael Kors to strengthen Sri Lanka’s National School Meals Programme. The donation, made through the brand’s long-running “Watch Hunger Stop” campaign, will support WFP’s Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative. The funding will enable WFP to…
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…
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that the first phase of the third school term for all government and government-approved private schools will end tomorrow (November 7). The second phase of the term will resume on different dates based on the medium of instruction:
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced that steps are being taken to reform Sri Lanka’s education system to reduce unnecessary academic pressures on students while nurturing responsible, compassionate citizens capable of contributing to a better world. She made these remarks during the inaugural session of the Student Parliament of Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy, held…
