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June 3, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3, 2024 Prima KottuMee, the brand synonymous with the vibrant energy of Sri Lankan youth, is rallying around its cricket fans in a dynamic new song, “Yamuda Machang Dinamu Machang,” for a Hot N’ Spicy cheer this cricket season. The cheer song performed by the popular artiste Ravi Royster, who made […]

February 19, 2024

Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hasan MP has confirmed to take forward the shooting. At the same time, he assured all kinds of cooperation to increase the international achievement of shooting. He said these things in the speech of the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony of the 27th Inter-Club Shooting Competition organized by Bangladesh Shooting […]

February 16, 2024

Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hasan said that Bangladesh is a changing country under the leadership of Bangabandhu’s daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh was once known to the world as a country prone to floods, droughts, famines and poverty. Today, Bangladesh is an emerging economy in Asia under the leadership of Bangabandhu’s daughter. Bangladesh has already been […]

June 28, 2023

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27 June 2023, Colombo: The Ritzbury Relay Carnival 2023, a thrilling three-day event showcasing the athletic talents of Sri Lanka’s youth, reached its conclusion on June 26th at the Sugathadasa Stadium. Jointly organised by the Ministry of Education and the Sri Lanka Schools Athletics Association (SLSAA), the Relay Carnival was solely sponsored […]

May 16, 2023

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May 2023: Sri Lanka’s premier apparel solutions provider, Brandix Apparel Limited (BAL), signed a partnership agreement with Global Water Partnership (GWP) recently to strengthen joint efforts to advance youth engagement with water and sustainability. The Memorandum of Understanding signed between the organisations spells out priorities for strategic collaboration, including strengthening youth engagement […]

March 2, 2023

Guided by its wide-reaching sustainability strategy, DFCC Bank continues its Samata English, “English for Everyone,” social support and development programme for the 5th consecutive year, which is the Bank’s flagship project under the “Education” pillar, one of the 6 cross-cutting themes under the Bank’s sustainability vision, contributing towards resilient communities. This year, […]

January 30, 2023

Youth and conflict Conflicts are understood differently by young people depending on their experiences in society. As opposed to what society typically perceives as a conflict, it encompasses a much broader spectrum than mere disagreements. Conflicts often arise as a result of differences in perception in the youth community. Even though individuality […]

October 18, 2022

October 2022, Kuliyapitiya: Unlocking new opportunities for youth in the growing fast-food sector, Sri Lanka launched its first vocational training kitchen on October 14 at the Technical College in Kuliyapitiya. USAID will develop a new curriculum aligned to global best practices and train vocational trainers and assessors for the program. Funded by […]

September 29, 2022

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The long-drawn COVID-19 pandemic resulted in multiple school closures as well as prolonged social isolation of children and youth who were exposed to many risks including mental health challenges. The ongoing socio-economic instability has added to this strain. As a means of mitigating these risks, John Keells Foundation together with ChildFund Sri […]

July 19, 2022

Michelle Gunesekera, creates platforms for many through her innovative ideas Colombo, Tuesday 19th July 2022: Stemming from her own love for writing and reading, Michelle Gunesekera wanted to create a platform for aspiring young writers to step in to the media industry. Seeing an opening in the publication spectrum for a youth magazine she created […]

Prima KottuMee rallies around cricket fans for a Hot N’ Spicy cheer

It is Possible to do Better in Shooting at the International Level: Youth & Sports Minister

Youth To Be Provided With Up-To-Date Training To Build Smart Bangladesh: Youth & Sports Minister

Ritzbury Relay Carnival 2023 comes to an exhilarating close

Brandix extends collaboration with Global Water Partnership to empower youth engagement

DFCC” Samata English” CSR initiative continues supporting Youth with English Language and Soft Skills Training across the country

Mediation Boards and youth: the role, need, and implementation of conflict resolution in Sri Lankan school systems

USAID and Pizza Hut Open First of 28 Commercial Training Kitchens for Sri Lankan Youth

John Keells Foundation collaborates with ChildFund in the Post-Pandemic Development of Social and Emotional Skills of Youth of Colombo 02

Paying Tribute to Women and Supporting the Youth