Who gets textbooks in 2026? Education Ministry reveals Grade-wise breakdown
2025-10-21
The Ministry of Education has clarified that the printing of textbooks for schools has not been halted, but changes haveContinue Reading
Grades 1 & 6 textbooks : Update from Education Ministry
2025-10-17
The Ministry of Education has announced that textbooks will not be issued for Grade 1 and Grade 6 students inContinue Reading
Schoolboy & Principal bailed over AI-generated nude photo case
2025-10-17
A schoolboy and the principal of a leading school in Nikaweratiya have been released on bail after being arrested overContinue Reading
New circular for Grade 6 admissions issued
2025-10-14
The Ministry of Education has issued a circular related to the admission of students to Grade 6 based on theContinue Reading
Cache of ammunition found near a school
2025-10-14
A stockpile of empty bullet casings and live ammunition was discovered today (14) near Mudunegama School, along the Thalawa–Rathmalgahawewa Road.Continue Reading
‘Suraksha’ student insurance upgraded with higher medical & life coverage
2025-10-10
The Education Ministry has updated the ‘Suraksha’ student insurance scheme, offering enhanced medical and life benefits for school students underContinue Reading
2026 academic year for Grade 1 classes : Notice from Education Ministry
2025-10-09
The Ministry of Education has announced that Grade 1 classes for the 2026 academic year will officially commence on Tuesday,Continue Reading
Man arrested for selling imported cigarettes to schoolchildren
2025-09-18
A businessman has been arrested by police in Thanamalwila on suspicion of selling imported cigarettes to schoolchildren in the area.Continue Reading
Mineral transport near schools : Rules revised
2025-09-18
The newly imposed condition regarding the suspension of mineral (sand, etc.) transportation during school days from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45Continue Reading
Govt to issue new circular on admissions from Grade 2 -11
2025-09-04
Cabinet approval has been granted to issue a new circular for admitting students from Grade 2 to Grade 11, excludingContinue Reading
School term : Holiday update from Education Ministry
2025-08-07
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the conclusion and commencement of academic terms for government schools. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Advanced Level Vocational Stream : Admissions called for Grade 12
2025-07-29
The Ministry of Education has announced the calling of applications for admission to Grade 12 for the Advanced Level VocationalContinue Reading
PM reveals reason to increase school time by 30 minutes
2025-07-21
Education Minister, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says school hours have been extended by thirty minutes under the new education reforms.Continue Reading
Gampaha Bandaranayake principal escorted with Police security after protests
2025-07-14
The Principal of Bandaranayake College in Gampaha was escorted out of school by the Police following a protest today. AContinue Reading
Education reforms : Number of school periods to be reduced to 07
2025-07-14
The Ministry of Education says the number of school periods will be reduced from 8 to 7 starting from 01stContinue Reading
School development must be fair, not based on favouritism : PM
2025-07-14
Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says the selection of underprivileged schools for development should be made with theContinue Reading
Rs 5000 unlimited data packages for schools : Update from PM
2025-07-09
Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, has announced that it is expected to provide internet access to all secondaryContinue Reading
Sanitary pads for schoolgirls : announcement from Education Ministry
2025-07-03
The 2025 programme to distribute sanitary pads to schoolgirls in Sri Lanka will be implemented exclusively through four commercial entities,Continue Reading