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Cabinet approves recruitment of more than 23,000 teachers

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of more than 23,000 teachers to the state service, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.The…

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Manoj Nanayakkara appointed Chief Scout Commissioner of Sri Lanka

Attorney-at-Law Manoj Nanayakkara has been appointed as the new Chief Scout Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. The appointment was made…

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Cyclone-hit students get Rs. 10,000 relief allowance

The Rs. 10,000 allowance provided by the President’s Fund for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah has now commenced, the President’s Office announced…

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China donates school uniform fabric for 4.4 million students

The official ceremony to hand over school uniform fabric for 2026, donated by the Government of China, was held yesterday (13) at…

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President, PM hold talks with Teachers’ unions on Education Reform Process

A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of teachers’ trade unions was held yesterday afternoon…

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Education reforms for Grade 6 pushed to 2027 – Cabinet

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the Cabinet has decided to implement proposed education reforms for Grade 6 starting in 2027, instead…

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Grade 6 admission appeals open until Jan. 25

The Ministry of Education has announced that, based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, the first round of…

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Opposition Leader urges accountability in education reforms, not personal lives

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that public attention should focus on those responsible for distortions in the country’s education reforms, rather than…

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ESOFT UNI strengthens industry links with three new MoUs

ESOFT UNI, part of ESOFT Computer Studies Pvt Ltd, has further strengthened its commitment to career-focused education by signing three Memoranda of…

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Postponed A/L Exams resume today

The remaining subjects of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, which were postponed due to Cyclone Ditwah, resumed today (12). The examination…

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From Storybooks to the Stage: The Magical World of Cinderella Comes Alive at Lionel Wendt

Dreams, courage, kindness and a little bit of magic are set to light up the stage as Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella –…

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St. Benedict’s College Expands Transport Facilities

St. Benedict’s College has further strengthened its facilities with the addition of new buses to its transport fleet. This important initiative, undertaken…

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Special Highlights of the UoVT Annual Convocation Ceremony

The University of Vocational Technology proudly held its Annual Convocation Ceremony on 07 January 2026 at the BMICH. The occasion marked a…

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International Scholar Office Welcomes New Year Visit from Southern Cross Global

The International Scholar Office was pleased to welcome Vidushali Ganesh, Assistant Recruitment Manager – Sri Lanka at Southern Cross Global, for a…

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Uva Province schools to close at 11.30 am today

It has been decided to close all schools in the Uva Province at 11:30 am today (09 Jan), due to the prevailing…

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