In a significant stride towards modernizing education, the Ministry of Education of Sri Lanka joined hands with Microsoft Company in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Presidential Secretariat on the 19th of March. The MoU marks the inception of a pilot project aimed at integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the school curriculum, heralding…
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The Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka has taken proactive measures to safeguard the health and well-being of students amidst soaring temperatures by issuing a new circular directing state schools to postpone sports meets and other outdoor activities.
In the circular addressed to all state school principals, Ministry Secretary Wasantha Perera underscored the importance of…
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has reaffirmed his commitment to education and equality by donating buses to Mahinda Rajapaksa College, setting aside political rivalry in favor of providing essential resources for students' education.
Despite the longstanding political competition between himself and Mahinda Rajapaksa, Premadasa's decision to contribute a bus to Mahinda Rajapaksa College in Matara showcases…
Amidst the bustling landscape of Sri Lanka's educational institutions, where 4.1 million students are diligently engaged in learning pursuits across 10,126 schools, a transformative vision is taking shape. Promising to revolutionize the educational landscape, the Leader of the Opposition has unveiled ambitious plans to upgrade all government schools to smart schools by year's end.
In…
In the wake of a tragic incident involving the sudden death of a 16-year-old schoolboy during a marathon race in Ampara, the Ministry of Education has taken swift action. Letters have been dispatched to all Provincial Education Directors, reiterating recommendations on how schools should navigate the current high temperatures.
Education Ministry Secretary, Wasana Perera, spearheaded…
In response to alarming statistics revealing a surge in malnutrition among infants, children, and mothers in Sri Lanka, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has emphasized the urgent need for collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address this pressing issue. With a meeting scheduled between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and IMF representatives in the coming…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the pivotal role of education in instilling resilience and principles in children during his attendance at the "Sesquicentennial Banquet" of Wesley College Colombo. As the chief guest at the event held at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo on the night of March 11, the President commended the institution for its pioneering efforts…
Colombo, Sri Lanka – January 12, 2024: In a shocking development, the Commissioner General of Examinations has nullified the second question paper for the A-level Agricultural Science exam held on January 10th. This drastic decision comes amidst suspicion of a pre-exam paper leak circulating on social media.
The leaked paper, allegedly available in all three…
The highly anticipated 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination kicked off this morning (Jan. 4th), with a record-breaking 346,976 candidates embarking on this crucial national test. The exam, stretching until January 31st, will be held across 2,302 centers throughout the country.
A significant number of these students are school applicants (281,445), while the remaining 65,531 are…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) —The Department of Examinations has made minor changes to the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination timetable due to the addition of Korean Language as a new subject.
Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara advised applicants not to use the previous exam timetable and warned that some websites may display incorrect schedules.…