51+ min ago   (215+ words) A significant number of university students are becoming addicted to drugs, with an estimated 70% to 80% of male students who drop out of university courses reportedly showing signs of drug dependence, Prof. Amila Isuru said. Speaking at a media briefing on…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (183+ words) Newswire Police extend deadline for 383 Police Support Service vacancies The deadline for applications for 383 vacancies in the Police Support Service has been extended to Sept. 14, the Sri Lanka Police said. The extension was announced through Government Gazette No. 2502 dated Aug....

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (167+ words) The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has opened applications for student intake under the 11th phase of the Interest-Free Student Loan Scheme for the 2026/2027 academic cycle. Applications will be accepted from Aug. 17, 2026, to Sept. 27, 2026. Students who sat for…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (117+ words) Newswire Rs. 5,000 monthly allowance for special needs students The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 for students with special education needs from low-income families. The programme is being implemented under the 2026 Budget proposals, with applications previously…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (238+ words) The Government of Sri Lanka has announced plans to allocate nearly Rs. 42,000 million between 2027 and 2031 to uplift the quality of vocational education, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya said. According to PM Amarasuriya,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (149+ words) Grama Niladhari strike enters second day island‑wide Newswire Grama Niladhari strike enters second day island‑wide Strike action by Grama Niladharis is underway in several areas for the second consecutive day, with officers across the island reporting sick leave…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (99+ words) Newswire Grade 5 Scholarship Exam results: Update from Exam Chief The results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are expected to be released within a month, according to the Department of Examinations. The Department said the marking of examination papers is scheduled…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (112+ words) newswire.lk Applications called for training in eight para-medical fields Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that applications are being called for training programmes in eight fields under the para-medical services sector. The training programmes are open for the following…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (409+ words) The government has submitted the long-awaited Indigenous Peoples Bill to the Cabinet, with discussions on the proposed legislation expected to begin this week, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said. Speaking at the World Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026 celebrations held at the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (290+ words) The third “Battle of Golden Queens” between Princess of Wales’ College and Yashodara Vidyalaya ended in controversy on Saturday (08), with the two principals publicly exchanging allegations following a thrilling two-run finish at De Zoysa Stadium, Moratuwa. The dispute escalated during…...