A group of parents of Grade 6 students in 2026 staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Education, demanding the implementation of the proposed educational reforms related to Grade 6. It is reported that, in addition to the parents, young children also joined the protest today. During the demonstration, the protesters emphasized that … Parents protest over delayed Grade 6 education reforms
A group of academics, professionals, and social activists have issued a joint statement strongly supporting the government’s ongoing education reforms while condemning the attacks directed at Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya by certain opposition groups and individuals. The signatories described such attacks as hateful, indecent, and a disgrace to civilized society, … Academics back education reforms, condemn attacks on PM
The Ministry of Education has issued guidelines for conducting Grade 6-13 educational activities this year after postponing the implementation of the new Grade 6 educational reforms until 2027. According to the ministry, for grades 06-13, the daily schedule must be revised to eight (08) periods, with each period lasting 40 minutes. Timetables should be prepared … Grade 6 – 13 New Education Guidelines Issued
Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) marked a major milestone by celebrating its Annual Convocation 2025, coinciding with the completion of its first decade, at the BMICH on Dec. 16. Held in two sessions, the convocation honoured graduates from engineering, business management, computing and IT, science, technology, music and postgraduate studies, reflecting SLTC’s growth as a … SLTC CONVOCATION 2025: A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE CELEBRATED WITH PRIDE AND PURPOSE
NSBM Green University has strengthened its focus on academic quality and career readiness by conducting its 8th Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session on “Quantitative Techniques for Data Analysis – SPSS.” The program, organized by the Quality Assurance and Staff Development Centre in collaboration with the Research Council, was led by Dr Rashika Mudunkotuwa, a senior … NSBM strengthens research and career skills with SPSS training
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the continuation of a government program that provides a Rs. 6,000 allowance per child for the purchase of school stationery, officials said.The allowance was introduced in 2025 for children from families receiving the Aswesuma welfare benefit through the Welfare Benefits Board. It was also extended to students in schools … Government to continue Rs. 6,000 school stationery allowance
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of more than 23,000 teachers to the state service, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.The minister said the recruitment drive would support the implementation of proposed education reforms. He noted that Cabinet approval was granted in December 2024 to appoint a committee headed by the secretary to the … Cabinet approves recruitment of more than 23,000 teachers
Attorney-at-Law Manoj Nanayakkara has been appointed as the new Chief Scout Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. The appointment was made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in terms of the provisions of the Scouts Ordinance No. 13 of 1957. The letter of appointment was handed over to him yesterday (13) at the Presidential Secretariat … Manoj Nanayakkara appointed Chief Scout Commissioner of Sri Lanka
The Rs. 10,000 allowance provided by the President’s Fund for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah has now commenced, the President’s Office announced today. All relevant financial allocations have been directed to the District Secretariats, and every student who received the Rs. 15,000 allowance from the government will also be entitled to this benefit. Accordingly, as … Cyclone-hit students get Rs. 10,000 relief allowance
The official ceremony to hand over school uniform fabric for 2026, donated by the Government of China, was held yesterday (13) at the Colombo Port premises under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. The fabric was symbolically handed over by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, to … China donates school uniform fabric for 4.4 million students
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of teachers’ trade unions was held yesterday afternoon (13) at the Presidential Secretariat. At the meeting, the teachers’ trade union representatives stated that they accept the necessity of the new education reforms being implemented by the Government and pointed out that … President, PM hold talks with Teachers’ unions on Education Reform Process
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the Cabinet has decided to implement proposed education reforms for Grade 6 starting in 2027, instead of 2026, following recent controversy over content in the Grade 6 English module. He said the decision was based on the findings of a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe into the inclusion of … Education reforms for Grade 6 pushed to 2027 – Cabinet
The Ministry of Education has announced that, based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, the first round of appeals for admission to Grade 6 in schools for the year 2026 can be submitted online. According to the ministry, appeals for admissions can be submitted until January 25, 2026. Appeals may be … Grade 6 admission appeals open until Jan. 25
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that public attention should focus on those responsible for distortions in the country’s education reforms, rather than on the personal lives or preferences of individual political leaders. MP Premadasa said education has become one of the most discussed issues in Sri Lanka, but stressed it should be debated in the … Opposition Leader urges accountability in education reforms, not personal lives
ESOFT UNI, part of ESOFT Computer Studies Pvt Ltd, has further strengthened its commitment to career-focused education by signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Jobmasters Global (Pvt) Ltd, ESOFT Technologies and Xpress Jobs, expanding structured internship and industry placement opportunities for students. ESOFT UNI offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to … ESOFT UNI strengthens industry links with three new MoUs