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Cabinet Approves Five-Year National Programme to Support Children with Autism

The Cabinet has given its approval to a pioneering five-year national initiative designed to support early childhood development for children diagnosed with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Under the plan, specific measures will focus on strengthening services across 25 districts, including establishing child development intervention centres at district level, setting up community children’s centres at Cabinet Approves Five-Year National Programme to Support Children with Autism

Thomian Karting team makes history at Dubai’s SWS 12-hour endurance championship

The S. Thomas’ Mount Lavinia school Karting team has participated in the Sodi World Series (SWS) 12-hour endurance 2025 championship in Dubai, securing 3rd place in the Newbie Category.  The Thomian Karting team, consisting of four members, was also awarded the Spirit of the Event Trophy.  The “SWS 12-hour endurance 2025” refers to Round 3 Thomian Karting team makes history at Dubai’s SWS 12-hour endurance championship

University of Colombo Library Unveils “Colombo Discourses 2025” to Foster Academic Dialogue

The Library of the University of Colombo recently unveiled its landmark initiative, “Colombo Discourses 2025,” reaffirming its dedication to advancing knowledge exchange and fostering intellectual collaboration within the academic community. The inaugural session, held under the theme “Talk to an Expert,” featured an inspiring address by Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake. The event drew University of Colombo Library Unveils “Colombo Discourses 2025” to Foster Academic Dialogue

NIBM Students Host Brand Talk 7.0 Featuring Lifebuoy’s Senior Brand Manager

BSc. (Hons) Digital Marketing & Brand Management students of the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) successfully organized Brand Talk 7.0, an engaging session featuring Mr. Anuka Aluwihare, Senior Brand Manager of Lifebuoy Sri Lanka. The session provided an inspiring platform for aspiring marketers to broaden their perspectives, encouraging them to think beyond conventional boundaries NIBM Students Host Brand Talk 7.0 Featuring Lifebuoy’s Senior Brand Manager

Diploma in Architectural Studies at City School of Architecture

The CSA Diploma in Architectural Studies encourages students to understand and appreciate architecture. With a considerable emphasis on creative design and design appreciation through design projects and drawing exercises, the program introduces you to professional drawing, writing, experience in architecture and Computer Studies providing a richer understanding of architecture. The program contains 3 years where Diploma in Architectural Studies at City School of Architecture

Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) – CIPM

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) is proud to announce the launch of its Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), commencing 26th October 2025. This 12-month programme is meticulously designed to develop skilled professionals capable of fostering safer and healthier workplaces in line with ISO 45001:2018 standards and international best practices. Programme Highlights Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) – CIPM

ACU Inspire: Teachers Workshop for Teaching through Skill Development and Innovation – ChoKoLAATe

Australian Catholic University (ACU) in partnership with ChoKoLAATe Events, recently concluded their much-anticipated initiative, ACU Inspire – Teachers Workshop, at Courtyard by Marriott. Over 80 teachers from schools across the nation gathered at the event with the goal of driving inspiration and change in contemporary teaching in Sri Lanka. The day featured numerous team-building, interactive ACU Inspire: Teachers Workshop for Teaching through Skill Development and Innovation – ChoKoLAATe

Kelaniya University Undertakes Aerial Mapping of Campus

The University of Kelaniya’s Visual Management Committee completed a drone-based survey, marking the first phase of the institution’s campus mapping and visual management project. The aerial survey covered key locations, including the main Dalugama premises, the Faculty of Medicine in Ragama, and the Faculty of Computing and Technology at Bulugaha Junction. High-resolution imagery and LiDAR Kelaniya University Undertakes Aerial Mapping of Campus

Ministry Standardizes Daily Allowances for Trainees

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has introduced a new Management Services Circular to streamline the payment of daily allowances for trainees in public corporations, statutory boards, and fully government-owned companies. From October 1 onwards, all trainees will receive a standardized daily allowance of Rs. 1,000. Authority to approve practical training applications, covering Ministry Standardizes Daily Allowances for Trainees

Wayamba University to Host Research Congress on November 7

The Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC) 2025 is scheduled to take place on November 7. The annual congress serves as a platform for academics, administrative staff, and postgraduate students to present and discuss their research findings. According to the university, the main objective of WURC 2025 is to promote knowledge sharing and encourage dialogue on Wayamba University to Host Research Congress on November 7

Ruhuna University Faces Delay in Student Admissions, Highlighted in Parliament

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa recently raised concerns in Parliament over the delay in enrolling students to the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Ruhuna. He noted that more than 200 eligible students are awaiting admission and have yet to receive a date to commence their academic activities. In contrast, parallel batches in Ruhuna University Faces Delay in Student Admissions, Highlighted in Parliament

Triple gold for Sri Lanka’s Shafiya Yamick

Sri Lanka’s Fathima Shafiya Yamick produced a remarkable performance at the South Asian Athletics Championship 2025 in Ranchi, India, completing a golden sprint treble while setting meet records in all three events. The 26-year-old sprinter from Viharamahadevi GC, Kandy, won gold medals in the women’s 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay events, rewriting the record books Triple gold for Sri Lanka’s Shafiya Yamick

Teachers, principals unions oppose 30-minute extension of school hours

The Teachers and Principals trade unions have strongly opposed the proposed 30-minute extension of school hours under new education reforms set to be implemented in 2026. Speaking at a press briefing in Colombo on Friday (24), the unions warned that if the government does not take steps to amend the school timings before November 7, Teachers, principals unions oppose 30-minute extension of school hours

G.C.E A/L Examination 2025 : Notice for Students

The Department of Examinations has confirmed that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be held from 10 November to 05 December 2025.

CBK donates personal library books to Colombo University

Former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has donated some books from her personal library to the University of Colombo Library. Chandrika Kumaratunga said the donation included a selection of valuable educational and scholarly books.  “I donated a selection of valuable educational and scholarly books from my personal library to the University of Colombo Library CBK donates personal library books to Colombo University