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Sri Lanka’s Tashmila Kavindi stuns India’s top champion

Tashmila Kavindi is a national-level carrom player from Sri Lanka and she competes internationally and represents Sri Lanka in women’s singles and team events. At the 2025 Carrom World Cup held in Malé, Maldives, Tashmila produced a major upset by defeating India’s top-ranked women’s player (and defending champion) L. Keerthana. This win shocked many and Sri Lanka’s Tashmila Kavindi stuns India’s top champion

Hungary Offers 8 Undergraduate Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students

The Ministry of Education has invited applications from eligible Sri Lankans for eight undergraduate scholarships under Hungary’s Stipendium Hungaricum Program for the 2026/27 academic year. These scholarships are part of the bilateral cooperation between Sri Lanka and Hungary. Successful applicants can pursue studies in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and agriculture. Programs are offered Hungary Offers 8 Undergraduate Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students

New Hostels and Staff Quarters Approved for Rajarata University

The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized the transfer of land for the construction of new hostel facilities at Rajarata University, aimed at accommodating students as well as academic and non-academic staff. Plans include building two hostel complexes, six family units for staff, twelve bachelor quarters, and two sports courts for basketball and netball. The allocated New Hostels and Staff Quarters Approved for Rajarata University

Government Greenlights 16 Projects to Enhance State University Infrastructure

The Cabinet of Ministers has given approval to 16 major projects aimed at upgrading infrastructure across state universities, ensuring better facilities for students. These initiatives are part of the government’s ‘Investment Plan 2026–2030’ and will move forward following recommendations from the Department of National Planning. Key projects include: These projects are designed to strengthen educational Government Greenlights 16 Projects to Enhance State University Infrastructure

Community Volunteers Restore Flood-Damaged Classrooms

Volunteers and parents across the country have stepped up to help clean up classrooms left covered in mud after floods and landslides wreaked havoc. In many schools, deposits of mud and silt had rendered classrooms unusable, but community members, including parents, former students and local volunteers, mobilized quickly. With determination and solidarity, they scrubbed floors, Community Volunteers Restore Flood-Damaged Classrooms

St. Benedict’s College Launches Modern STEM Centre to Foster 21st-Century Learning

St. Benedict’s College, Colombo recently opened a modern STEM Centre as part of its shift toward 21st‑century learning. The new facility is intended to integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics through hands‑on, practical experiences rather than the traditional curriculum. The centre offers students opportunities to work with robotics, coding, 3D design and printing, drone‑technology and St. Benedict’s College Launches Modern STEM Centre to Foster 21st-Century Learning

Global Goals Youth Summit: Empowering Youth to Drive Sustainable Change

Based on the 7 Global Goals mission, the Global Goals Summit is the sixth youth conference that links aspiring young leaders with international speakers from Global Goals specialists, lecturers, and changemakers. The goal of the fifth annual summit is to train urban youth to follow the SDGs agenda in their home countries and to create Global Goals Youth Summit: Empowering Youth to Drive Sustainable Change

NCHS Supports Flood-Affected Families Across Sri Lanka

The National College of High Studies (NCHS) recently handed over flood relief donations to the Sri Lanka Red Cross, aiming to support families impacted by the recent floods across the country. The initiative reflects the college community’s commitment to providing assistance to those in urgent need. Although the initial donations have been delivered, the college NCHS Supports Flood-Affected Families Across Sri Lanka

S. Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa: Sri Lanka’s Largest Residential School Opens for 2026

S. Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa (STCG), recognized as the largest residential school campus in Sri Lanka, has opened its doors for the 2026 academic year. Admissions are now open for Nursery and Grade 1, with a few remaining spots available for Grades 2 to 11. The school accommodates both day scholars and boarders, offering classes in S. Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa: Sri Lanka’s Largest Residential School Opens for 2026

PM Vows Teaching Jobs for Graduate Job Seekers

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has pledged to provide teaching positions to graduates. She addressed representatives from the Graduate Association and All‑Island School Development Association, assuring them that qualified graduates seeking employment will be considered for teaching roles. The promise comes amid plans to recruit teachers based on actual vacancies, rather than arbitrary appointments, aiming for PM Vows Teaching Jobs for Graduate Job Seekers

AIESEC Kelaniya Joins Baw Baw to Protect Stray Animals

AIESEC in University of Kelaniya Partners with Baw Baw Animal Welfare to Protect Sri Lanka’s Stray Animals In a powerful step toward safeguarding Sri Lanka’s vulnerable animal population, AIESEC in University of Kelaniya has partnered with Baw Baw Animal Welfare through its flagship environmental initiative, Project Rooted. This collaboration brings together youth leadership and compassionate AIESEC Kelaniya Joins Baw Baw to Protect Stray Animals

Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Typhoons, Cyclones and Monsoons: Understanding the Differences

Severe weather events often make global headlines, but many people still use terms like hurricane, cyclone, typhoon and tornado interchangeably. Although they may seem similar, each one forms differently, behaves differently and strikes different parts of the world. Understanding these distinctions helps us make sense of global weather and recent events like Cyclone Ditwah in Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Typhoons, Cyclones and Monsoons: Understanding the Differences

PM Harini affirms Tamil history and heritage remain in school syllabus

No content related to Tamil history and artistic heritage has been removed from the subjects of History and Art. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says no content related to Tamil history and artistic heritage has been removed from the subjects of History and Art. PM Amarasuriya noted that the currently implemented History syllabus includes content related PM Harini affirms Tamil history and heritage remain in school syllabus

New Partnership to Support Marine Turtle Conservation

AIESEC in University of Kelaniya Partners with Marine Turtles Protecting Center, Bentota to Protect Sri Lanka’s Marine Life In a heartfelt step toward safeguarding Sri Lanka’s precious marine ecosystem, AIESEC in University of Kelaniya has partnered with the Marine Turtles Protecting Center in Bentota through its signature environmental initiative, Project Aquatica. This collaboration brings together New Partnership to Support Marine Turtle Conservation

Dhivyesh Tops HRAMC 2025 Collaborative Round

Dhivyesh, a student of The British School in Colombo, has earned an outstanding achievement at the FOBISIA Hardy–Ramanujan Alpha Mathematics Challenge (HRAMC) 2025. His team secured the top group score in the Collaborative Round, emerging first among more than 250 Key Stage 3 students representing FOBISIA schools across Asia. This accomplishment highlights Dhivyesh’s strong mathematical Dhivyesh Tops HRAMC 2025 Collaborative Round