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The Ministry of Education has taken steps to remove controversial and inappropriate content from the sixth grade English module before distributing the books to schools, Sri Lanka Latest News reports. Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewa, confirmed that...

The Ministry of Education has decided to remove controversial and inappropriate sections included in the Grade Six English subject module before distributing the textbooks to schools. Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewa, stated that the relevant sections of...

The Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Professor Manjula Withanapathirana, has decided to temporarily step down from her position. This decision has been taken pending the completion of an investigation into the inclusion of an introduction in...

Information has come to light regarding an illegal gravel mining racket operating within the Kallanchiya Forest Reserve.

Laugfs Gas has revised its prices with effect from today (1). Accordingly, the price of a 12.5 kg Laugfs domestic gas cylinder has been increased by Rs. 150, bringing the new price to Rs. 4,250. In addition, the price of...

National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) reaffirmed its commitment to national recovery and long-term resilience by extending its support to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, a national initiative established to strengthen recovery efforts and support the rebuilding of communities affected...

SPAR Group, South Africa has pledged Rs. 35 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, reinforcing its support for nationwide recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The contribution was extended by SPAR Group, South Africa and officially handed over by the...

‘The Department of Chosen Ones’ explores how power truly operates inside the Sri Lankan state An eye-opening and timely insider’s account of how patronage shapes nations, set against Sri Lanka’s recent political upheavals, has been launched by Sri Lankan economist...

Mass rally draws unprecedented crowds as Turkish civic leaders pledge unwavering support until Gaza, Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa are liberated The hundreds of thousands who gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on Thursday took a historic stand in solidarity with Palestine, pledging...

A New Year’s Eve celebration in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana ended in tragedy when a powerful explosion ripped through a crowded bar shortly after midnight, killing around 40 people and injuring more than 100 others, according to...