Education

Sri Lanka new govt instructs officials to expedite key educational projects

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9 months ago

October 23, 2024

Sri Lanka’s new government has instructed state officials to expedite key educational projects including modernizing school education, improving teacher training, advancing secondary education,enhancing technical education, and developing information technology education,the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

All the projects discussed were initiated and implemented under previous governments in the past.

“Both the President and Prime Minister instructed officials to expedite the implementation of these projects,” the PMD said in a statement.

“Attention was also drawn to reorganizing the current school system to ensure that educational reforms are more accessible and effective for all children.”

The government’s instruction came at a progress review meeting of the Ministries of Education, Science, and Technology. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during the meeting emphasized the need to rebuild Sri Lanka’s education system in alignment with global demands to achieve the country’s educational goals.

Dissanayake pointed out that that children must be equipped with knowledge to improve the nation’s human capital for Sri Lanka’s future progress and the responsibility of creating the workforce needed by the world over the next decade falls on education officials, stressing the importance of aligning educational projects with this vision, the PMD said.

Government officials in the past have said most educational reforms were either slowed or stopped by trade unions affiliated to Dissanayake’s Marxists Janatha Vimukthi Peremuna (JVP) in the past. – ECONOMYNEXT

Education

MasterChef Franchise makes landmark debut in Sri Lanka with star-studded launch

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3 hours ago

July 8, 2025

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History was made at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, as the internationally acclaimed MasterChef franchise officially launched its first-ever Sri Lankan edition.

Owned by Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, the show is set to ignite the nation’s culinary scene and offer homegrown talent the opportunity to shine on a global stage.

The grand reveal of MasterChef Sri Lanka, produced by Reality TV Productions in association with Nilendra Deshapriya Productions, introduced the show’s powerhouse judging panel led by celebrated chef, restaurateur and TV personality Peter Kuruvita. Joining him are Australian MasterChef alumnus Savindri (Sav) Perera, Sri Lanka’s fine dining maestro Rohan Fernandopulle, and seasoned culinary craftsman Kapila Jayasinghe.

Education

Salani Seneviratne becomes first sri lankan student speaker at umass amherst engineering commencement

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1 month ago

June 4, 2025

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Salani Seneviratne became the first Sri Lankan to be selected to be Student Speaker at the College of Engineering Commencement Ceremony, University of Massachusetts – Amherst.

A proud alumna of Girls’ High School, Kandy, Salani has excelled academically from the outset.

With a passion for engineering and motor racing, Salani dreams of becoming the first Sri Lankan woman to shine in Formula 1 – breaking barriers and creating history on the world stage.

Education

NASA Recognizes Youngest Sri Lankan Researcher

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1 month ago

May 29, 2025

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Thepulee Wannakukorala, a student of the City School of Architecture, has made history by becoming the youngest Sri Lankan researcher to have a scientific paper accepted and recognised by NASA.

Her 2020 research on Thermo Nano Cells captured the attention of leading divisions within the space agency, earning her an official invitation to submit a follow-up study — and opening doors to a potential future research role with NASA.

This remarkable achievement places Sri Lanka’s youth innovation in the global spotlight and highlights the growing impact of interdisciplinary research from young scientists in the region.