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Education Ministry to take legal action over fake reform draft

The Ministry of Education says it will take legal action regarding a fake document circulating on social media claiming to be the draft for the proposed national education reforms. Secretary to the Ministry of Education Nalaka Kaluwewa stated that the alleged draft document, which is being shared as a 2026 education reform proposal, has not Education Ministry to take legal action over fake reform draft

Yonal from Gateway College to Compete at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025

Gateway College proudly announces that their student, Yonal Sumanathilaka, has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 8th to 17th November. Yonal will compete in the Under-18 Open Category, following an outstanding performance at the Sri Lanka National Youth Chess Championships Yonal from Gateway College to Compete at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025

Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB) – Gateway Graduate School

The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB) is a regulated qualification which is equivalent to the first year of a business degree in the UK university system. NCC Education is regulated to award the Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB) by Qualifications Wales. Being an accredited partner of NCC Education, Gateway Graduate School Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB) – Gateway Graduate School

CIPM Sri Lanka Recognized for Environmental Excellence at Presidential Awards 2025

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka was honored with the Merit Award of Commendation in the Environmentally Friendly Private Institution category at the Presidential Environment Awards Ceremony 2025, held on 23rd October 2025 at the BMICH. Organized by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) under the Ministry of Environment, this prestigious national recognition CIPM Sri Lanka Recognized for Environmental Excellence at Presidential Awards 2025

NSBM Green University Launches Exclusive Job Portal to Enhance Student Employability

NSBM Green University proudly launched NFORCE Portal, an exclusive online job portal designed to connect NSBM students and graduates with top employers and career opportunities. The NFORCE Job Portal is a key outcome of NSBM’s robust Career Guidance Mechanism, marking yet another significant milestone in the university’s continued commitment to enhancing student employability and strengthening NSBM Green University Launches Exclusive Job Portal to Enhance Student Employability

Training Programs for Principals of Sinhala-Medium Schools at Meepe Teacher Training Centre

Under the new educational reforms, training programs for principals of Sinhala-medium schools are currently being conducted at Meepe Teacher Training Centre. The new educational reforms are set to operate under five key pillars : introducing a new curriculum, developing human resource, improving infrastructure, informing the public and ensuring proper assessment and evaluation. These reforms have Training Programs for Principals of Sinhala-Medium Schools at Meepe Teacher Training Centre

No schools will be closed : PM

Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, has emphasized that no schools will be closed, and that the current government policy is to integrate and develop schools.  She further explained that this initiative is aimed at enhancing the quality of the education system and ensuring equal opportunities for all. PM Amarasuriya also revealed that a No schools will be closed : PM

German Donors Support Renovation of Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Ratmalana

The Ceylon Schools for the Deaf and Blind (CSDB), founded in 1912 by Miss Mary F. Chapman of the Zenana Missionary Society of the Church of England, continues to play a vital role in educating children with hearing and visual impairments. Today, the institution manages three schools, two in Ratmalana and one in Jaffna, known German Donors Support Renovation of Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Ratmalana

Universities of Peradeniya and Illinois Chicago Collaborate on AI Workshop

The Department of Medical Education at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, in partnership with the Department of Medical Education at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), USA, held a three-day workshop last week titled “Scholarship, Innovation and Integration of AI for Educational Research.” This marked the second workshop in the ongoing UIC-UoP partnership, Universities of Peradeniya and Illinois Chicago Collaborate on AI Workshop

School shoes : Govt to provide QR-coded vouchers for selected students

Cabinet approval has been granted to provide a pair of shoes for selected school students, Piriven students, and Sila Matha for the 2026 academic year, through a QR-coded voucher system. According to the government, it has been decided to provide vouchers for a pair of shoes for the selected school students by the end of School shoes : Govt to provide QR-coded vouchers for selected students

New Electronic Korean Language Exam Centre opened in Thalahena

A state-of-the-art Electronic Korean Language Examination Centre, equipped with modern facilities and smart devices such as tablets, was officially opened today (22) in Thalahena under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra. The new centre, known as the Korean Language Examination Center Ubiquitous-based Test (UBT), has been established to New Electronic Korean Language Exam Centre opened in Thalahena

S. Thomas’ College expresses gratitude to Nahil Wijesuriya for Rs 600 million donation

A delegation from S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, led by Acting Warden Asanka Perera, met with renowned philanthropist and Old Trinitian Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya to convey the College community’s deep appreciation for his extraordinary contribution of Rs. 600 million towards the Fourth Phase of the Senior Quadrangular Project. The delegation included Imran Hassan, Honorary Secretary S. Thomas’ College expresses gratitude to Nahil Wijesuriya for Rs 600 million donation

Quest International University Partners with IMC Education as Its Official Sri Lanka Office

A significant milestone in international education was marked recently with a special press conference at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. The event announced the appointment of IMC Education as the official country office for Quest International University (QIU), Malaysia. This collaboration aims to open new avenues for Sri Lankan students seeking world-class medical and higher education in Quest International University Partners with IMC Education as Its Official Sri Lanka Office

Sri Lanka faces 36,178 teacher vacancies : PM

Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says there are currently 36,178 teacher vacancies across provincial and national schools in Sri Lanka, including 1,501 vacancies in national schools. She further noted that provincial school vacancies are distributed as follows: Western Province – 4,630, Southern – 2,513, Central – 6,318, North Western – 2,990, Uva – Sri Lanka faces 36,178 teacher vacancies : PM

Deputy Minister Highlights Plans to Boost State Printing Corporation’s Capacity

Deputy Minister of Education Madhura Senevirathna has revealed plans for the State Printing Corporation (SPC) to expand its share in educational material printing from the current 2% to 20% within this year. During a recent inspection of the SPC’s main factory, the deputy minister reviewed operations and explored strategies to enhance productivity. The installation of Deputy Minister Highlights Plans to Boost State Printing Corporation’s Capacity