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Sri Lanka Aviation Unit honoured for outstanding service in MINUSCA
The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in Bria, serving under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), has received high praise and official commendation for the successful execution of a high-risk Casualty Evacuation…
Health Ministry temporarily suspends staff leave, Union claims decision unlawful
The Ministry of Health states that due to a high volume of staff members taking leave of absence, it has become increasingly difficult to sustain the continuous operation of essential services within the ministry, given the critical nature…
Govt to seek bids to reopen Elephant Pass – North Saltern under PPP model
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a cabinet paper presented to call for bidders at international level to reopen the Kurunchathivu (Elephant Pass – North) Saltern under a Public – Private Partnership methodology.
Although…
Speaker endorses certificate on Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill
Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill.
The Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament on August 6.
Accordingly, the Sri Lanka…
Video showing Sri Lankan worker moved by forklift prompts action from South Korea police
South Korean police will launch a 100-day special crackdown on abuses against migrant workers, the Korean National Police Agency has said.
Each of the nation’s 18 regional police agencies has formed a special unit that will operate…
Sri Lanka among top 10 source countries for foreign tourist arrivals in India
Sri Lanka, the United States, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada were among the top 10 source countries for foreign tourist arrivals in India in the past five years, according to data shared by the Indian government.…
Postal strike continues today – Unions seek President’s intervention
The United Postal Trade Union Front states that the island-wide strike launched by postal workers will continue today (19) as well.
Chinthaka Bandara, the co-convener of the Front said that the strike, which began on August 17 based on…
Second reading of Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill in Parliament today
The Second Reading of the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill is scheduled to take place in Parliament today (19).
The draft bill to establish a Gambling Regulatory Authority was gazetted under the directives of President Anura Kumara…
‘Quazi court’ judge and wife arrested in Kalmunai for soliciting bribe
A ‘Quazi court’ judge in Kalmunai and his wife have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on allegations of soliciting a bribe.
The suspect was taken into custody at his office…
US launches inaugural Young South Asian Leaders Initiative workshop in Colombo
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Shelly Seaver, and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Gamage opened the inaugural workshop of the Young South Asian…