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PM Amarasuriya holds talks with unions on Teacher Service Minute amendments

A special discussion was presided by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and relevant officials with representatives of teacher and principal trade unions to…

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PM outlines comprehensive national vision for child safety, education

According to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, World Children’s Day serves as a vital reminder to ensure a safe and secure world…

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Sri Lanka and Pakistan sign MoU to enhance academic research and strategic ties 

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been virtually signed between the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the South Asia Sustainability…

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ADB approves $100M loan to modernize Sri Lanka’s Vocational Education System

In a major boost to Sri Lanka’s workforce and economic recovery, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million…

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India hosts leadership and entrepreneurship workshop for Sri Lankan youth

A delegation of 28 minority youths from diverse backgrounds across Sri Lanka successfully completed a specialised five day capacity building programme on…

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President outlines vision for equitable education on International Children’s Day

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Sri Lanka has initiated reforms to transition its education system toward a modern, skills based model…

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PM stresses aesthetic education to build responsible citizens 

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government aims to produce talented artists, doctors who understand the pain of their patients…

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One week Left to apply for UK Chevening Scholarships

Applicants pursuing the UK Government's prestigious Chevening Scholarship have only one week remaining to complete and submit their applications before the fast…

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Education Ministry briefs officials on proposed National Curriculum Framework

Education officials at the provincial and zonal levels have been briefed on proposed education reforms and the new National Curriculum Framework during…

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Eastern University teachers address ongoing higher education crisis

State universities in Sri Lanka are facing a severe crisis due to an acute shortage of human resources, inadequate infrastructure facilities, Eastern…

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Poverty drives Central Province school dropouts

Around 24% of children enrolled in Grade 1 in the Central Province drop out before completing 13 years of school, Central Province…

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President’s Fund honours A/L top achievers

The first district level recognition ceremony under the President’s Fund for high achievers of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination took place…

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Sri Lanka to introduce New School Curricula and National Preschool Education Reforms

Significant changes are set for Sri Lanka’s school curriculum from 2027, including reducing the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination to seven core subjects…

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School children visit Presidential Secretariat to mark ‘Vision’ programme anniversary

Students from Pinnawala Central College and Matale Siri Seevali College visited the Presidential Secretariat on September 24 to mark the completion of…

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Health Ministry stresses need for pre- school standards

The Government and relevant institutions hold a responsibility to ensure proper care for children during early childhood development, Secretary to the Ministry…

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