The U.S. Department of State has officially informed Congress about its intent to transfer a fourth medium endurance cutter/ship to Sri Lanka. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, expressed optimism pending Congress’ notification period completion. The proposed transfer aims to bolster defense cooperation, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s ability to patrol its Exclusive…
The Ministry of Education has announced that Grade 1 classes for the 2026 academic year will officially commence on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in all Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim medium schools across Sri Lanka. The directive applies to all government schools as well as private schools that are either state-assisted or non-assisted. According to the…
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment says its electric vehicle (EV) permit scheme for migrant workers has enabled it to bring in more than US$ 22 million to the country. The Ministry allowed migrant workers to import electrical vehicles as part of its measures to provide better benefits to migrant workers with the…
Studying doesn’t always have to feel like a chore. Whether you’re preparing for exams or working on daily lessons, finding happiness while studying can make a big difference in your focus, motivation, and mental well-being. Here are seven simple yet powerful ways to bring more joy into your learning journey. 1. Set Goals That Inspire…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a historic milestone on October 17th, as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 22,500-point mark for the first time in history. The ASPI surged by 217.65 points, closing at a new all-time high of 22,633.80 points. Meanwhile, turnover is recorded as over Rs. 11.28 billion.
The 141st birth anniversary of Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara, widely honored as the Father of Free Education, was ceremonially celebrated on October 13, 2025, under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathne, at the Mathugama Auditorium. The main objective of this event was to appreciate the immense service rendered by Mr….
Like romantic love, when we think of friendship, we think of a relationship blooming from the ether. But friendship doesn’t just happen. Research suggests that the birth of a friendship comes about with the help of a lot of subconscious decision-making patterns that help us carefully choose the people we allow into our social circle. …
XpressJobs and eLearning.lk have announced a new partnership to help Sri Lankan job seekers gain the skills needed for school leavers and graduates to take the first steps of their career or even experienced employees transition into a new role in their career. To that end, the two organisations have launched an online learning platform…
Officials of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation informed the Ministerial Consultative Committee that currently, more than 300,000 driver’s licenses are pending issuance, and arrangements have been made to print and distribute them within the next three months. They further stated that a new driver’s license with enhanced security features will also…
Childhood psychologists do crucial, irreplaceable, and life-changing work. Whether you’re exploring your career options for the future or have known what you want to do for a long time, if you’re interested in working in the field as a child psychologist, you’re likely wondering what it takes to get there. Becoming A Child Psychologist Here’s…