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Education

After India, China helps Sri Lanka’s smart classroom concept ahead of polls

Wickremesinghe proposed smart classrooms in 2016 under his previous government

July 22, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka looks to revamp NVQ, eyes associate degrees

"We must re-look at the NVQ qualification and bring it in line with the Australian one,

July 19, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka launches essay competition on Economic Transformation bill

To raise awareness and engagement among youth on Financial Management and Economic Transformation Bills.

July 16, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka prepares policy to admit foreign university students

Minimum qualification recognized for university admission by the 193 United Nations Member countries,

July 16, 2024 2 min read
EducationUSA roadshow attracts Sri Lanka students

The free education fairs attracted students exploring US higher education options.

104 students complete Sri Lanka financial markets course

“Our mission is to create a financially savvy society—one where individuals can confidently engage in investments,

Sri Lanka to receive Japanese aid for human resource development scholarship

Japan has agreed to provide Sri Lankan authorities 284 million Japanese yen in aid.

July 22, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka wants regulate, tax and license private tuition

The tuition industry has to be regulated, it has been reported that the industry earns 65 billion rupees an annum.”

Neshella Perera
June 21, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka above 18 voters should open tax files - State Minister

“If citizens at the age of 18 years can vote for the President, choose how a country is led, then they should pay tax....

Neshella Perera
June 17, 2023 2 min read
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Sri Lanka to set Advance Level exam date by law: President

Any delay would only be permitted for a serious reason

June 15, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka's Aviation College expands to Jaffna through BCAS partnership

"Our aim is to develop equitable access to aviation education throughout the island."

June 13, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka teachers withdraw from A/L paper marking again over unresolved payments

Paper correction started this month after a long delay

Apsara Rodrigo
May 29, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka to introduce artificial intelligence to school curriculum in 2024

"Artificial intelligence will help the students improve their skills,” said Nawaratnhe.

Melkishiya Andrew
May 27, 2023 1 min read
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Gandhi: The social logic of Ahimsa

From his axiom of ahimsa (non-violence), Gandhi derives two promising themes...

Mark Hager
May 18, 2023 28 min read
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Sri Lanka Veddah chief weighs in on govt vs trade union standoff

“The delay in marking answer scripts has become a major issue to young people here,” the Veddah chief said.

Himal Kotelawala
April 24, 2023 4 min read

Sri Lanka university lecturers accuse govt of hurting quality of paper-marking

“We will not allow the government to destroy education,” he added.

Himal Kotelawala
April 24, 2023 2 min read
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Sri Lanka president finds unlikely ally in standoff against protesting teachers

"We are against trade union action when it comes to marking papers."

Himal Kotelawala
April 20, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka President gives 1-week ultimatum for protesting teachers, dons

"All those marked papers last time, must be available. If not, I will prosecute them & take their properties"-President

April 20, 2023 2 min read

Ambedkar: (A)-Political Buddhism and state socialism

Despite intense political concern with Buddhism and socialism, Ambedkar strangely relegates them to separate spheres.

Mark Hager
April 12, 2023 39 min read

Sri Lanka to introduce STEAM education to address shortcomings: official

Developing subjects such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, genetic technology should be opened to school children

Melkishiya Andrew
April 6, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to give Rs 1.1 mn interest-free loan to students who don't enter state university

President Ranil Wickremesinghe had advised that the loan be provided to 5,000 students, Siyambalapitiya said.

March 17, 2023 2 min read
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Sri Lanka looking at state hospitals for private medical students' clinical training

The expert committtee tasked with picking state-run hospitals that can function as teaching hospitals for students.

March 14, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka state university lecturers still on strike against IMF-backed tax hike

The strike will continue till March 15.

March 10, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka to stop school admissions done under pressure

Many schools admit students under various pressure - minister

January 3, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka trains more teachers for IT subjects

There are approximately 20,000 IT job openings in the public and private sectors

December 21, 2022 2 min read

China to give RMB 90 million to School uniform

The first batch containing three million meters of finished fabric has already left China

December 19, 2022 1 min read
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