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Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers’ daily wage
Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers’ daily wage
An agreement was signed this morning (30) between the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) and the Government at the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure to increase the daily wage of plantation workers to Rs. 1,750. MORE..
GMOA’s 48-hour ultimatum to government expires today
GMOA’s 48-hour ultimatum to government expires today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has stated that the 48-hour ultimatum granted to the government to address their grievances concludes today (30). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf has been named the Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, earning international recognition for the country at the prestigious global competition. MORE..
American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela after Trump moves to open airspace
American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela after Trump moves to open airspace
American Airlines said on Thursday it planned to resume services to Venezuela for the first time in more than six years pending government approval and subject to security assessments, just weeks after the U.S. military seized the country’s leader. MORE..
Special traffic plan implemented for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
Special traffic plan implemented for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
Sri Lanka Police said a special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo from today (30) in view of rehearsals and festivities related to the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. MORE..
Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another suspect accused of aiding and abetting the shooting incident that occurred on the night of January 16 in Jinthupitiya, within the Foreshore Police Division, was arrested yesterday (29) by the Colombo North Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau. MORE..
Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the Communist-run island. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers are likely at several places in other areas of the island after 2.00 p.m. MORE..
NMCRP warns of potential local coconut oil price hike risk
NMCRP warns of potential local coconut oil price hike risk
The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has warned that due to the budget proposal submitted by the government to remove the Special Commodity Levy on coconut oil and palm oil, it could lead to serious market and health-related consequences. MORE..
Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC
Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC
A former Senior Manager (Supplies) of Lanka Sathosa and two other individuals have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Public officials must clearly understand public expectations against corruption and fraud - Secretary to the President
Public officials must clearly understand public expectations against corruption and fraud - Secretary to the President
A workshop to brief the heads of 250 state institutions that have been instructed to establish Internal Affairs Units was held today (29) at the auditorium of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..
China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM’s trip to Beijing
China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM’s trip to Beijing
China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector. MORE..
Agreements to increase estate workers’ daily wage to be signed tomorrow
Agreements to increase estate workers’ daily wage to be signed tomorrow
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has announced that the signing of agreements to increase the daily wages of estate workers will be held tomorrow (30) with the regional plantation companies. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry assures early preparedness amid Nipah virus concerns
Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry assures early preparedness amid Nipah virus concerns
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has issued an official statement addressing public concerns following recent media reports on the Nipah virus. MORE..
Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
Sri Lanka Police said a special traffic plan will be implemented in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations, which are scheduled to take place under the theme ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’, and the preceding rehearsals for the event. MORE..
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Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million
Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million
A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 3,400 ecstasy pills, with an estimated street value of around Rs. 220 million. MORE..
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month, according to a top IMF official. MORE..
Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest
Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest
The Kalutara Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered the release on bail of Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault incident that occurred yesterday during a protest staged by a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) activists in Kalutara town. MORE..
Public Finance Committee briefed on challenges facing gem and jewellery sector
Public Finance Committee briefed on challenges facing gem and jewellery sector
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry. MORE..
Starmer, Xi signal reset in China-UK ties, eye economic wins
Starmer, Xi signal reset in China-UK ties, eye economic wins
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing to boost the UK economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. MORE..
Official allegedly misappropriates ‘Aswesuma’ allowance; investigations launched
Official allegedly misappropriates ‘Aswesuma’ allowance; investigations launched
Investigations have been launched into an alleged fraud involving the payment of the ‘Aswesuma’ allowance in the Kataragama Divisional Secretariat. MORE..
Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen following a surge in global gold prices. MORE..
Hunger strike launched by Development Officers at Presidential Secretariat enters fourth day
Hunger strike launched by Development Officers at Presidential Secretariat enters fourth day
The hunger strike launched by a group of Development Officers opposite the Presidential Secretariat— demanding that they be absorbed into the teacher service —continues today (29) for its fourth day. MORE..
India should consider age-based limits for social media access, economic adviser says
India should consider age-based limits for social media access, economic adviser says
India’s annual economic survey presented on Thursday recommended age-based limits to be considered for access to social media and gambling apps to counter what it called “digital addiction” in the country. MORE..
Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29
Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others for allegedly causing a loss to the government when the Mutwal Fishery Harbour was leased to a private company in 2014—be reconvened on April 29. MORE..