Labour and Foreign Employment Minister, Mr. Manusha Nanayakkara, announced plans to digitize the entire foreign service centre in order to liberate the foreign employment centre from the clutches of traffickers. Furthermore, the Minister emphasized that this initiative would empower the Foreign Employment Bureau to thwart unnecessary interference and combat illegal activities effectively. He further revealed…
Offers additional protection to policyholders by increasing life cover in event of a claim Ceylinco Life has distributed more than Rs 6 billion in annual bonuses, including a one-time special bonus to commemorate the Company’s 35th anniversary, to 197,131 loyal policyholders. An increase of Rs 1.7 billion or a whopping 37.27 per cent or over…
The membership of Sri Lanka Cricket unanimously approved the Audited Financial Statements of the SLC for the financial year 2022, which recorded a net surplus of Rs. 6.3 billion and a total income of Rs. 17.5 billion, which is 120% over the 2021 revenue. This was approved during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on…
One-fourth of Sri Lankans are living in poverty, yet more than 50% are not covered by social protection schemes Fragmentation and poor governance have resulted in an inefficient social protection system Increased transparency, inclusion, adaptability, and accountability mechanisms such as citizen engagement are essential for building a better social protection system The COVID-19 pandemic and…
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation Industries decided to hold a discussing with the Hon. President regarding the activities of private sector estate companies This decision was taken at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation Industries Chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana. The Chair pointed out to the Members present that post leasing, the private…
The USD 500 million + ITC development, comprising the Sapphire Residences and super luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa, occupies pride of place at the centre of Colombo’s most prestigious ocean front location. Overlooking the Galle Face and the Indian Ocean on one side and the Beira Lake on the other, this landmark is already redefining the…
Through generous funding from the government of New Zealand, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is currently implementing a comprehensive programme aimed at addressing malnutrition among children under five in selected MOH divisions in Monaragala and Nuwara Eliya. The initiative targets moderate to severe malnutrition among children from 2,250 families and…
Sri Lanka Tourism welcomed the inaugural flight ‘Air Seychelles’ from Seychelles to Colombo, on 21st June 2023 carrying 110 passengers. This flight, HM262 operated by an Airbus A320 Neo aircraft touched ground at 3:50 AM and was welcomed by a celebratory water cannon salute upon arrival at BIA followed by a traditional Kandyan dance performance…
Reuters – Tesla (TSLA.O) chief executive Elon Musk said India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was pushing the car maker to make a “significant investment” in the country, adding that such an announcement was expected soon. His comments came after a meeting with Modi on Tuesday during the Indian leader’s state visit to the United States. A source…
Port City Colombo, which extends from the Central Business District of Colombo, showcases a profound commitment to environmental preservation through the development of extensive coastal and marine habitats. A significant testament to this is a flourishing coral reef along the city’s 3.7km-long artificial breakwater. This thriving reef forms part of a wider reef conservation initiative…
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