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When Apes Imagine: What a Tea Party Taught Scientists About the Mind

What if imagination isn’t just a human superpower? A new study has left scientists both surprised and excited after great apes demonstrated something once believed to be uniquely human: the ability to imagine situations that don’t exist yet. The discovery came from an unusual experiment that looked less like a lab test and more like When Apes Imagine: What a Tea Party Taught Scientists About the Mind

India supports 300 Sri Lankan O-Level students with scholarships

The 14th Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Award Ceremony, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya, provided financial assistance to 300 Sri Lankan students who excelled in the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination. Organised annually by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka in collaboration with India supports 300 Sri Lankan O-Level students with scholarships

Government to regulate School Student Transport Services

A discussion on regulating school student transport services was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office Monday (09 Feb). According to the Prime Minister’s Office, officials from the National Transport Commission and the Ministry of Education participated in the discussion. The authority for regulating school student transport has Government to regulate School Student Transport Services

NeXora 2025: Empowering the Aura of the Next Era

The AICPA & CIMA Students’ Society (CIMASS) recently made history with the launch of NeXora 2025, a groundbreaking professional development initiative, first – of – its – kind professional development program was designed to bridge the gap between where individuals are today and where they aspire to be. As the official representative body for CIMA NeXora 2025: Empowering the Aura of the Next Era

Is Gen Z Really “Less Intelligent” Than Millennials?

What the Science Actually Says Headlines claiming that Gen Z is the first generation to be less intelligent than Millennials have sparked concern, debate, and more than a few social media arguments. But how much truth is there behind this claim, and what do researchers actually mean when they talk about intelligence? Let’s break it Is Gen Z Really “Less Intelligent” Than Millennials?

Read • Watch • Learn

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop A Quiet Story That Teaches Us How to Heal In an age of fast plots, dramatic twists, and constant stimulation, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa feels almost radical in its calm. This slim Japanese novel does not shout for attention. Instead, it gently invites readers into a Read • Watch • Learn

Outstanding Success for Gateway at the Sri Lanka Indoor Rowing Nationals

Gateway College recorded a stellar performance at the Sri Lanka Indoor Rowing Nationals 2026, held onthe 30th and 31st of January at the DRC, with an event count of 5 Golds, 4 Silvers, and a Bronze, and atotal medal haul of 17 Golds, 10 Silvers, and 1 Bronze across all junior, youth, and mixed categories.Gateway Outstanding Success for Gateway at the Sri Lanka Indoor Rowing Nationals

Springfield College Kandy Opens State-of-the-Art Badminton Complex

Springfield College Kandy, located in Anniewatte, marked a significant milestone in its sporting journeywith the opening of two new indoor badminton courts built to international standards. The state-of-the-art complex, unveiled last week, further strengthens the sporting infrastructure available to students inthe Central Province.The newly constructed courts are equipped with high-quality synthetic flooring and advanced lightingsystems Springfield College Kandy Opens State-of-the-Art Badminton Complex

Gateway Under 14 Boys and Girls Crowned Colombo District FootballChampions

Gateway College celebrated a remarkable double triumph as both the Under 14 Boys’ and Girls’teams emerged Colombo District Football Champions, capping an outstanding tournament withunbeaten runs and qualification for the prestigious All Island stage. The Gateway Girls set the tone early with commanding group-stage performances, recordingemphatic victories over Vishaka Vidyalaya (3–0) and Mahinda Rajapaksa College Gateway Under 14 Boys and Girls Crowned Colombo District FootballChampions

Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya hosts annual Faculty Meet

The annual Faculty Meet of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya is underway, bringing together students from across batches for a programme that blends sports, culture and campus engagement.‎‎ The meet began on Jan. 27 with an opening ceremony and the traditional road race. Over the past days, students have taken part in events Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya hosts annual Faculty Meet

Nalanda OBA’s unique project to publish 100 books by Nalanda students for its Centenary

For over a century from 1925, Nalanda College has rendered an unparalleled service in taking the pride of Sri Lanka to the world. For one hundred years, Mother Nalanda has steadfastly fulfilled her noble mission of nurturing enlightened, patriotic individuals of strong character, guided by the unparalleled values of Sinhala Buddhist heritage. Today, she stands Nalanda OBA’s unique project to publish 100 books by Nalanda students for its Centenary

PM Says Grade 6 Reform Modules Not Withdrawn, Reforms to Begin in 2027

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya said Tuesday that none of the modules introduced for Grade 6 under Sri Lanka’s proposed education reforms have been withdrawn. Speaking in Parliament in response to a question raised by opposition member, Nalin Bandara, the prime minister said the government plans to implement the Grade 6 reforms in 2027. “Only PM Says Grade 6 Reform Modules Not Withdrawn, Reforms to Begin in 2027

SLIC grants special relief under Suraksha scheme for disaster-affected students

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. has agreed to provide special concessions under the Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme for school students affected by adverse weather conditions, following a request from the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. The concessions apply to claims arising from natural disasters, including floods, landslides and cyclonic conditions, that SLIC grants special relief under Suraksha scheme for disaster-affected students

GCE A/L Exam 2025 : Update for Students

The Department of Examinations says the practical examination for the subject of Bio Systems Technology under the 2025 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination will commence on February 7th The examination will be held at 74 centres across the country and will continue until February 11. Admission cards of school candidates have been sent GCE A/L Exam 2025 : Update for Students

GCE O/L Examination 2025 (2026) : Notice for Students