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India teaches Sri Lanka's girls self defense for International Women's Day

300 girls at St. Paul’s Girls' School, Milagiriya learned self-defense

March 6, 2025 1 min read

Oxford University Society of Sri Lanka gets new leaders

The agenda for 2025/26 includes learning events, intellectual exchanges, cross-organizational partnerships, literary eve

February 27, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka has to manage limited taxes on priority areas : President

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February 17, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka IPS invites proposals for Saman Kelegama research grant

Merit-based grant awarded to an outstanding undergraduate studying in a Sri Lankan university.

February 6, 2025 3 min read
Standardized math, literacy skills low among Sri Lanka's children: UN official

When children graduate from school, they simply don't have the skills needed to enter the workforce

Pali grammar book launched in Sri Lanka

Reprinted by Pathfinder Foundation with support Indian High Commission, and Indian Council of Cultural Relations

Sri Lanka to recruit 2,500 teachers for English medium

English-medium teachers to get same salaries as state sector teachers even though they have higher private sector demand

Apsara Rodrigo
April 10, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to offer paid medical degrees through KDU

Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) will offer paid medical degree programme to students who qualify through Z score

April 9, 2024 1 min read

Japan gives bikes to Sri Lanka schoolchildren

Japan has donated 517 bicycles to rural schoolchildren in Sri Lanka Through ChildFund

April 2, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka needs to cultivate entrepreneurial spirit in schools: Minister

"Cultivating an entrepreneurial atmosphere within schools greatly aids in fostering future entrepreneurs,"

March 29, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka gives free meals to primary schoolchildren to tackle malnutrition

Program seeks to address nutritional deficiencies among students, enhance attendance rates, instill healthy eating habit

March 25, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka doctors' association threatens action against private medical universities

"The government is again trying to create a major problem in the country," he said.

March 20, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka doctors' association threatens action against private medical universities

"The government is again trying to create a major problem in the country," he said.

March 20, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka NSBM university to get medical faculty

The National School of Business Management in Homagama will be offering medical degree

March 12, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to teach Japanese, Chinese, Korean in schools, but teachers in short supply

Foreign languages in school curriculum to make it easier for school leavers to get jobs

Apsara Rodrigo
March 8, 2024 1 min read

Faux-revolutionaries want education in Sri Lanka to stagnate, oppose reforms: Sajith

"Every time something new is being attempted, what do they do? They take to the streets."

March 1, 2024 2 min read
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Amid mass migration, Sri Lanka to recruit volunteers as English teachers

Thousands of teachers have left the country after the unprecedented economic crisis

Apsara Rodrigo
February 23, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka to consolidate all vocational training institutes into one college: president

"He expressed optimism about Sri Lanka’s trajectory in embracing evolving technologies," the statement said.

February 22, 2024 2 min read

Roundtable discussion on education technology in Sri Lanka

Ed-Tech towards achieving SDGs Roundtable Discussion

February 19, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka needs new education system for economic transformation: Pres

Our focus should be on nurturing professionals who can thrive in the global arena

February 14, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka IPS calls proposals for Saman Kelegama research grant

Sri Lanka's Institute of Policy Studies said it is calling proposals for the annual Saman Kelegama Resarch grant.

February 14, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka to begin pilot project with Microsoft to teach AI in schools

A pilot project with support from Microsoft set to begin from grade 8 upwards.

February 13, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka takes steps to establish Indian IT University branch in Kandy

Sri Lanka has been aiming to digitalize economy to curb corruption

February 11, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka can employ 'ed tech' to make education more equitable: study

Ed tech is the use of technology in education to facilitate the teaching and learning processes.

January 26, 2024 5 min read

Sri Lanka to provide books to school students at discount

State Printing Corporation has arranged for books to be provided at a 30 percent discount to students

Apsara Rodrigo
January 11, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to set up science & tech university in partnership with US counterpart

One of several US universities will be selected for the project as a partner university.

January 9, 2024 2 min read
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