Qatar Charity builds school in Kalutara

Qatar Charity (QC) has laid the foundation stone for a new three-story school building at Muslim Central College in Kalutara district, Sri Lanka. The building will cover 9,000 square feet and serve around 2,000 students, with four modern science labs, four classrooms, and administrative facilities. The project is expected to be completed within one year. Mahmoud Abu Khalifa, Director of …

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Empowering youth with Life Skills

The Life Skill Passport program, initiated by IGC Campus and the NID Development Institute, is creating new pathways for employability and professional development across Sri Lanka. Recognized as one of the country’s most effective life skill coaching initiatives, the program is designed to assist unemployed youth in finding sustainable job opportunities while also helping current employees enhance their workplace performance …

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New school system from 2026

Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced today ,July 23 at a media briefing in Isurupaya that Sri Lanka will introduce a module-based education system from 2026. The new system will start with Grades 1 and 6 in 2026, with the first G.C.E. O/L exam under the revised curriculum set for 2029. The aim is to promote continuous …

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Cabinet approves land for Nanoscience Park

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the transfer of land for the establishment of a Nanoscience Park and the Faculty of Technology at the University of Colombo at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday 21 July,2025. This decision was made following a proposal by the Minister of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing. The Urban Development Authority (UDA) had acquired 91.40 hectares (225 …

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