Pilot project to provide locally manufactured school shoes for students
2025-11-06
A pilot project has been launched to provide locally manufactured, high-quality school shoes instead of vouchers currently issued to studentsContinue Reading
School Holidays : New Announcement
2025-11-06
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the end and recommencement of the third school term for 2025Continue Reading
School hours extended by 30 minutes will ease teacher workload – Education Ministry
2025-11-01
Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne says the extension of the school time by 30 minutes will only reduce theContinue Reading
No schools will be closed : PM
2025-10-23
Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, has emphasized that no schools will be closed, and that the current governmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka faces 36,178 teacher vacancies : PM
2025-10-22
Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says there are currently 36,178 teacher vacancies across provincial and national schools inContinue Reading
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
