Jane Austen’s wit, romance and sharp social satire have shaped the world of literature for generations and the celebration of her 250th birthday anniversary honours an author whose influence remains as influential and powerful today as ever. Born on December 16, 1775, Steventon, Hampshire, England, Jane Austen struggled with financial and social constraints and gender … Celebrating 250 Years of Jane Austen
The Ministry of Education has announced that term examinations will not be held for Grades 6 to 10 during the third school term of the 2025 academic year. The directive follows a circular issued on December 9, 2025 (Ref: ED/09/12/06/05/01 – 2025), which provided guidelines on the reopening of government schools, government‑approved private schools, and … Schools instructed to cancel third-term exams for Grades 6 –10
The Ministry of Education has made available the subject content for sections of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination that are yet to be completed. Students and teachers can access the relevant subject materials through the official e-Thaksalawa platform using the link below. Subject Content for the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination These resources … Subject Content Released for Pending Sections of 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination
NSBM Green University welcomed His Excellency Dr. Purna Bahadur Nepali, Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, for a cordial and meaningful visit to its green university premises. During the visit, His Excellency held constructive discussions with Vice Chancellor Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe and the senior management team, focusing on opportunities for academic collaboration, student mobility, … NSBM Green University Hosts Nepalese Ambassador to Strengthen Higher Education Ties
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya held discussions with the Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Isabelle Catherine Martin, on December 15 at Temple Trees. “Our discussions focused on Sri Lanka’s continued rebuilding efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, while also exploring cooperation in agriculture and future teacher and student exchange programmes to strengthen educational ties between … Sri Lanka and Canada Discuss Education Cooperation
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education on Monday announced a revised school calendar covering the period from December to March, outlining reopening dates, examination-related closures and special measures introduced following recent natural disasters. Schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North Central provinces will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the ministry said. However, 640 … Ministry of Education announces December-to-March school calendar
With IMC Education, aspiring medical students now have the opportunity to begin their MBBS journey in Malaysia and transfer to leading destinations such as the UK, Australia, Ireland, or New Zealand. With internationally recognised universities, affordable tuition fees, and high-quality education delivered in English, Malaysia has become a preferred choice for Sri Lankan students pursuing … Study MBBS in Malaysia with Global Transfer Opportunities
With AIESEC, every moment of a new journey carries lessons about people, culture, and oneself. From adjusting to unfamiliar routines to meeting new faces, the first week often becomes a powerful period of personal discovery. For many members, those early days laid the foundation for growth that lasted well beyond the initial phase of their … Five Lessons Members Learned in Their First Week with AIESEC
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence model called “popEVE” to accurately diagnose rare, single-variant genetic diseases. How popEVE Works PopEVE analyzes a person’s genome and assigns each variant a score that reflects its likelihood of causing disease. By comparing variant effects across all genes and integrating deep evolutionary and human … New AI Model Promises to Speed Up Rare Disease Diagnosis
The number of students dropping out before completing 13 years of education is on the rise, according to the Education Ministry’s Progress Report for 2025. The report attributes the increase in dropouts to multiple factors, including disparities in the distribution of human and physical resources, which have contributed to a breakdown of parental trust in … School dropouts on the rise : Education Ministry report
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to people-centred development at the ninth phase of the island-wide programme recognising GCE Advanced Level achievers, implemented by the Presidential Fund. The event was held on December 14 at Temple Trees. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stated, “We are doing all this in order to … Presidential Fund Programme Celebrates Academic Exellence
The Ministry of Education has created a platform where students in grade 6 to 9 can easily access a wide range of English learning materials designed to support their studies in an engaging and effective manner. To access the links, visit the official MOE website or their Facebook page. The platform offers activity sheets, video … Easy Access to English Subject Related Materials for Grade 6 – 9
Schoolchildren have been granted the facility to travel this month on Sri Lanka Transport Board buses using the November season ticket. Accordingly, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena stated that the concession can also be obtained by presenting last month’s travel pass. The move comes as schools that were closed due to the recent disaster … Students allowed to use SLTB November season ticket this month
The Ministry of Education has launched a new initiative, titled “Prathishta” to rebuild schools damaged by the recent cyclone and related disasters, reinforcing efforts to ensure uninterrupted education for effected students. The initiative invites organizations, community groups and individuals to contribute towards rehabilitation of the school system. The Ministry of Education will be carrying out … Education Ministry Launches “Prathishta” Initiative to Rebuild Disaster-Affected Schools
A growing number of school dropouts, disruptions to examinations, and declining parental confidence in the school system have emerged as major obstacles to achieving Sri Lanka’s education targets, according to a 2025 Progress Report issued by the Ministry of Education. The report highlights that the percentage of students leaving school before completing the mandatory 13 … Rising School Dropouts and Eroding Trust Challenge Sri Lanka’s Education Goals