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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

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