📅 Convocation Details

✅ Dates : 07, 08 & 09 July 2026
✅ Venue : BMICH, Colombo
✅ Time : 08.30 AM – 05.30 PM
✅ Organized By : National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka

📚 Courses Included

• Master of Philosophy in Education (2020/2023)
• Master of Education
  • 2019/2021 (Re-Repeaters)
  • 2022/2024
• Master of Education Management
  • 2021 (Repeaters)
  • 2021 & 2022 & 2023
• Master of Science in Education Management
  • 2017/2019 & 2021/2022
• Master of Science in Education Leadership & Management (Overseas)
  • 2014/2016 (Repeaters)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education
  • 2020/2021 (Repeaters)
  • 2020/2021 (Re-Repeaters)
  • 2022/2023
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management
  • 2022 & 2018 (Repeaters)
  • 2021 (Re-Repeaters)
  • 2023 & 2018, 2021 (Repeaters)
  • 2022 (Repeaters)
  • 2022/2023 (Repeaters)
  • 2021/2022 (Re-Repeaters)
  • 2024/2025
• Bachelor of Education
  • 2013/2015 (Repeaters)
  • 2017/2020 (Repeaters)
• Bachelor of Education (Honours)
  • 2017/2021 (Repeaters)
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) Engineering
  • 2016/2019 & 2019/2022 (Repeaters)

ℹ️ Important Information

✅ Convocation Fee : Rs. 6,500/-
✅ Registration Closing Date : 03 July 2026
✅ Original BOC payment receipt should be uploaded during registration.
✅ Convocation gowns and garlands will be issued only at NIE Maharagama.
✅ Only one guest is permitted for each graduate.

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📝 Online Registration 📄 Details - Sinhala 📄 Details - Tamil 📄 Details - English

📢 Prime Minister's Message

"To create an education system with equal privileges in the country, decisions must be made based on correct data management."

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that every child in Sri Lanka should have an equal opportunity to experience quality education. She emphasized that educational reforms must be guided by accurate data, proper policies, and technological advancement.

💻 National Education Management Information System (NEMIS)

The National Education Management Information System has been developed to modernize the fields of human resource management and educational administration, which are among the key pillars of Sri Lanka's education reforms.

Previously, different provinces operated separate information systems independently. Through NEMIS, information relating to both National and Provincial schools will now be maintained under one centralized digital platform, improving efficiency, transparency, and accuracy.

🚀 First Phase Implementation

• Launch of the Human Resources Module.
• Teacher transfer activities will initially be managed through the system.
• First implemented in:
  • Western Province
  • Southern Province
  • Sabaragamuwa Province
  • North Western Province
• The system will gradually be expanded to all provinces across Sri Lanka.
• Future modules will manage the human resources of all academic staff working in schools.

📚 e-Thaksalawa Learning Management System (LMS)

Alongside NEMIS, the pilot project of the e-Thaksalawa Learning Management System (LMS) was also launched.

The LMS aims to:

• Expand digital learning opportunities.
• Strengthen teaching and learning activities.
• Improve student evaluation processes.
• Develop future-ready digital citizens.

👩‍🏫 Digitalization Will Not Replace Teachers

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that digitalization is not intended to replace teachers.

She stated that education depends on human relationships and interaction. Technology should be used as a supporting tool to improve teaching and learning, while teachers remain the most important part of the educational process.

Through digitalization, the Government expects to:

• Provide quality education to schools with fewer facilities.
• Extend the influence of highly skilled teachers to every school.
• Create better learning opportunities for children with special needs.
• Build humane and future-oriented citizens.

🤝 Collaborative National Initiative

The project was successfully implemented with the support and cooperation of multiple government institutions and stakeholders.

• Prime Minister's Office
• Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
• Ministry of Digital Economy
• Task Force for the Digital Transformation of Education
• Provincial and Zonal Education Authorities
• Technical Teams
• Sri Lanka Air Force

🏆 Recognition Ceremony

During the event, commemorative plaques were presented by the Prime Minister to officials representing:

• Sabaragamuwa Province
• Eastern Province
• Uva Province
• Sri Lanka Air Force Officers

These officials were recognized for their valuable contribution towards developing the first phase of the National Education Management Information System.

👥 Distinguished Guests

• Dr. Harini Amarasuriya – Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
• Eranga Weeraratne – Deputy Minister of Digital Economic Affairs
• Pradeep Saputhanthri – Secretary to the Prime Minister
• Nalaka Kaluwewa – Secretary to the Ministry of Education
• Waruna Sri Dhanapala – Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy
• Chief Secretaries of Provincial Councils
• Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force
• Provincial Education Secretaries and Provincial Education Authorities
• Senior Officials of the Prime Minister's Office
• Officials of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Digital Economy
• Members of the Task Force for the Digital Transformation of Education
• Senior Officers of the Sri Lanka Air Force

🔗 Click Below to Access the New System

National Education Management Information System (NEMIS)

👁️ View New System - NEMIS

🔗 Click Below to Access the New System

E Thakshalawa

👁️ E Thakshalawa LMS

📌 Competition Categories

✅ University Category
Open to students of all recognized state and private universities.

✅ School Category
Open to students studying in Grades 10, 11, 12 and 13.

✍️ Essay Topics

1. Social Media and Reading Culture in the Digital Age
2. The Need for and Impact of New Educational Reforms on Sustainable Development
3. The Role and Importance of Law in Building a Just and Equitable Society

🎭 Poetry Competition

Participants are invited to submit original poetry compositions based on a theme of their choice, reflecting their creativity.

📋 Submission Information

• Full Name
• Name of School / University Faculty / Programme of Study
• Registration Number (if applicable)
• Contact Number
• Email Address
• Title of the Submitted Entry

📖 Important Rules

✅ Entries must be original work.
✅ Submissions are accepted in Sinhala, Tamil or English.
✅ One entry per category in a single language.
✅ Essay submissions should not exceed 1,500 words.
✅ Poetry submissions should not exceed 4 A4 pages.
✅ School entries must be certified by the Principal or Vice Principal.
✅ University entries must be certified by the Dean, Head of Department or Senior Lecturer.
✅ Entries should be submitted in PDF format through the official Google Form.

📅 Closing Date

25 June 2026

🔗 Registration & More Details

📱 Scan the QR Code available in the official notice to submit your entry.

☎️ Contact Number: 071 636 8241

📧 Email: hss.openday@ousl.lk

🖥️ Online Submission Form

Participants can submit their Essay or Poetry Competition entries through the official online Google Form.

📌 Official Google Form
Submit your entry before the closing date.
Deadline: 25 June 2026

🖼️ Competition Notices

📌 Key Information

✅ Scholarship Programme : Asidisi - Mass Media Scholarship Programme 2026

🏛 Organized By : Ministry of Health & Mass Media

👥 Eligible Applicants :

• Journalists with minimum 2 years of service.
• Age between 18 - 55 years.
• Must possess the 2025/2026 Media Accreditation Card.
• Course should be related to the media field.

💰 Financial Assistance Available For :

• Doctorate Programmes
• Master's Degrees
• Bachelor's Degrees
• Postgraduate Diplomas
• Diplomas
• Long-term & Short-term Certificate Courses

📅 Application Closing Date : 10 July 2026

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🇱🇰 Details - Sinhala 🇮🇳 Details - Tamil 🇬🇧 Details - English

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🇱🇰 Application - Sinhala 🇮🇳 Application - Tamil 🇬🇧 Application - English

💻 Online Application

Apply Online

📞 Further Information

☎ Telephone : 0112 513645
👤 Chandana : 0714 931696
👤 Manoja : 0764 203645

🌐 Official Website : https://www.media.gov.lk

📑 Scholarship Notices (All Languages)

📅 Convocation Date

09th & 10th July 2026

🎓 Eligible Faculties

✅ Faculty of Graduate Studies
✅ Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
✅ Faculty of Applied Sciences
✅ Faculty of Computing
✅ Faculty of Geomatics
✅ Faculty of Management Studies
✅ Faculty of Medicine
✅ Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
✅ Faculty of Technology

ℹ️ Important Information

Graduands who have successfully completed their final examinations conducted by the above faculties are eligible for the conferment of degrees at this Convocation.

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📌 Available Positions

✅ Digital Journalist Gr. III – Sinhala
✅ Digital Journalist Gr. III – English
✅ Digital Journalist Gr. III – Tamil
✅ Digital Journalist Gr. III – Videographer Cum Drone Operator

🎓 Basic Qualifications

• Diploma / NVQ in Journalism, Multimedia, Video Editing or related field.
• Candidates with G.C.E. A/L or O/L plus relevant professional qualifications and industry experience may also apply.
• Experience in digital content creation, journalism, video editing or aerial photography is required depending on the post.

⭐ Core Requirements

✔ Experience in digital content creation for websites and social media.
✔ Strong news sense and programme development skills.
✔ Proficiency in video editing and videography.
✔ Ability to work under tight deadlines.
✔ Good command of Sinhala, English or Tamil.

📅 Closing Date

14 June 2026

📧 How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their detailed resume to:

careers@lakehouse.lk

Please clearly mention the position applied for in the subject line.

🏢 Organization

The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House)
No. 35, D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha,
Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.

📰 Lake House Vacancies 2026

📌 Vacancy Details

🏢 Institution : University Grants Commission (UGC)
💼 Position : Computer Programmer Grade II
🎓 Basic Qualification : Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University
💻 Required Skills : PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
📝 Recruitment : Aptitude Test & Interview
💰 Salary Scale : U-AS 1 (II) – Rs. 68,145 - 89,565 + Government Allowances
💳 Application Fee : Rs. 600/-
📅 Closing Date : 22 June 2026

🛠 Technical Skills Required

✅ PHP (Native / Frameworks)
✅ MySQL Database Management
✅ JavaScript
✅ HTML & CSS
✅ GitHub Version Control
✅ Web Security Fundamentals
✅ Backend Form Processing
✅ Debugging & Troubleshooting Skills
✅ Website Maintenance Experience

📋 Application Instructions

✔ Pay the application fee of Rs. 600/- to the specified Bank of Ceylon account.
✔ Attach the original bank slip with your application.
✔ Send the completed application with certified copies of relevant certificates.
✔ Applications should reach the UGC on or before 22.06.2026.

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⚠ Important: Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

📚 Competition Details

Organizer : Department of Cultural Affairs
Competition : National Manuscript Competition 2026
Media : Sinhala | Tamil | English
Application Closing Date : 30 June 2026
Venue : Department of Cultural Affairs, 8th Floor, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla

✍️ Eligible Categories

✅ Novels
✅ Short Stories
✅ Poetry Collections
✅ Young Adult Novels
✅ Children's Stories
✅ Science Fiction
✅ Folklore
✅ Critical Books (Literature / Cinema)
✅ Academic & Research Books related to:
    • Dance
    • Music
    • Art
    • Sculpture
    • Cinema
    • Photography
    • Drama
    • Mass Communication
    • Archaeology
    • History
    • Religion

📢 Important Information

• Applications and information can be obtained through the Cultural Officers attached to District and Divisional Secretariats.

• All manuscripts and completed applications should be submitted on or before 30 June 2026.

• Late applications and manuscripts will not be accepted.

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📌 Course Highlights

✅ Course : Diploma in Educational Research Methodology
✅ SLQF Level : III
✅ Duration : 01 Year (Part-Time)
✅ Credits : 30 Credits
✅ Mode : Online / Blended Learning
✅ Face-to-Face Sessions : 40%
✅ Online Sessions : 60%
✅ Medium : Sinhala & Tamil
✅ Venue : National Institute of Education, Maharagama

👨‍🏫 Eligible Applicants

✔ Government, Government-Aided & Private School Teachers
✔ Principals
✔ Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service Officers (SLEAS)
✔ Sri Lanka Teacher Educators Service Officers (SLTES)
✔ In-Service Advisors / Senior Teacher Advisors
✔ NIE Academic Staff
✔ National College of Education Academic Staff
✔ Educational Professionals interested in research

Minimum Qualification:
Passed G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) with three subjects.

💰 Course Fees

Application Fee : Rs. 500/-
Registration Fee : Rs. 2,000/-
Course Fee : Rs. 50,000/-

(Course fee can be paid in two equal installments.)

📝 Selection Method

Selection will be based on an Interview.

🌐 How to Apply

1️⃣ Visit the NIE Application Portal.
2️⃣ Create a new account (Sign Up).
3️⃣ Complete your User Profile.
4️⃣ Select the Diploma in Educational Research Methodology intake.
5️⃣ Pay the Rs.500 application fee at any Bank of Ceylon branch.
6️⃣ Upload the payment receipt.
7️⃣ Submit the application and save your Application Reference Number.

📞 Contact Information

Course Information:
011 7601863
011 7601790
011 769794

Technical Support:
011 7601776
011 7601777

(Weekdays : 9.00 AM - 4.00 PM)

📅 Closing Date

31 July 2026

📢 Special Opportunity for Young Artists!

Applications are now invited for the 2026 Student Intake for various full-time Dance, Music and Art courses conducted by the Rural Arts Center.

✅ Course Fee - FREE
✅ Accommodation - FREE
✅ Monthly Learning Allowance - Rs. 3,000

🎓 National Diploma Courses (For A/L Qualified Applicants)

• National Diploma in Fine Arts – Dance & Instrumental (NVQ Level 05)
  Duration: 1½ Years
• National Diploma in Fine Arts – Music (Vocal) (NVQ Level 05)
  Duration: 1½ Years

🎨 Certificate Courses (Any Educational Qualification)

• Dance Artist Certificate Course (NVQ Level 04)
  Duration: 1 Year
• Music Artist Certificate Course – Vocal (North Indian Music) (NVQ Level 04)
  Duration: 1 Year
• Music Artist Certificate Course – Instrumental (Violin - North Indian Music) (NVQ Level 04)
  Duration: 1 Year
• Art Artist Certificate Course (NVQ Level 04)
  Duration: 1 Year

📌 Eligibility & Conditions

✅ All courses are Full-Time.
✅ Applicants must be Unmarried.
✅ Age Limit: 16 - 25 Years.
✅ Selection will be based on a Practical Examination.
✅ The decision of the examination board will be final.

📝 How to Apply

• Prepare an application including your Resume (CV).
• Attach educational qualification details.
• Include details of your special talents and skills.
• Applications can also be submitted through the official Google Form (contact via whatsappnumber to get google form link).

Important:
Mention the name of the course applied for on the top left corner of the envelope.

⏰ Closing Date

08 June 2026

Applications received after the closing date and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

📍 Address

Director,
Rural Arts Center,
No. 45,
New Parliament Road,
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

☎️ Inquiries

0112786716
0712350301
0704316371
0717761274
0719605239
0112786745

Email:
folkartcentersrilanka@gmail.com