Education

Sri Lankan school Tamil debaters have created history by winning their first-ever international championship, securing the title at the Sampanthan Paindhamizh Chudar 5.0 competition in Malaysia. The victory was achieved by the National Development Squad of the Tamil Debaters’ Council of Sri Lanka, making them the first non-Malaysian team to win the prestigious championship, organised… Read more: Sri Lanka wins first international Tamil debating title in Malaysia

After nearly 17 years of continuous research since 2008, the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the University of Colombo has successfully developed a nutrient-based drug capable of destroying cancer cells. The breakthrough was led by Professor Sameera R. Samarakoon and his research team, who discovered that a combination of five medicinal plants… Read more: University of Colombo discovers plant-based Cancer Drug

Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Special Boat Squadron (SBS) has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan to complete the U.S. Navy SEAL training program and earn the prestigious SEAL Trident pin. The rigorous training, which lasted 14 months, is widely considered one of the most challenging military programs in the… Read more: First Sri Lankan earns U.S. Navy SEAL pin

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… Read more: MasterChef Franchise makes landmark debut in Sri Lanka with star-studded launch

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… Read more: Salani Seneviratne becomes first sri lankan student speaker at umass amherst engineering commencement