Trump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job lossThe Trump administration has proposed eliminating a 60-day grace period that allows certain immigrants, including skilled workers on H-1B visas, to stay in the United States and find a new sponsor after losing their job, according to a government notice posted online Thursday.1h agoHouthis advance along Yemeni coast, threaten Saudi oil exports in the Red SeaIran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday and advanced down the Red Sea coast to strategic islands, military sources said, hours after President Donald Trump said he expected the Iran war to end after midterm elections.1h agoRs. 70 million in compensation awarded to families of 50 deceased migrant workers - SLBFEThe Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has taken steps to increase the death compensation payable to dependents of registered Sri Lankan migrant workers who die while employed overseas to Rs. 2 million.2h agoRs. 70 million in compensation awarded to families of 50 deceased migrant workers - SLBFEThe Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has taken steps to increase the death compensation payable to dependents of registered Sri Lankan migrant workers who die while employed overseas to Rs. 2 million.2h agoPresident and Catholic religious leaders discuss Easter attacks probe, reconciliation programmeA meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Catholic religious leaders, led by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (10).3h agoPresident and Catholic religious leaders discuss Easter attacks probe, reconciliation programmeA meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Catholic religious leaders, led by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (10).3h agoSri Lanka Police launch new mobile app for emergency assistance with 'SOS' featureSri Lanka Police says it has taken steps to introduce a new mobile app to enable the public to promptly notify the police in the event of an emergency. 3h agoSri Lanka Police launch new mobile app for emergency assistance with 'SOS' featureSri Lanka Police says it has taken steps to introduce a new mobile app to enable the public to promptly notify the police in the event of an emergency. 3h agoTwenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern ChinaTwenty-five people have been killed in a fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a port in eastern China, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.4h agoTwenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern ChinaTwenty-five people have been killed in a fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a port in eastern China, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.4h agoCompensation given to families of deceased migrant workers increased to Rs. 2 millionThe government has taken steps to increase the compensation amount paid to families of Sri Lankan migrant workers who pass away while employed overseas to Rs. 2 million.4h agoCompensation given to families of deceased migrant workers increased to Rs. 2 millionThe government has taken steps to increase the compensation amount paid to families of Sri Lankan migrant workers who pass away while employed overseas to Rs. 2 million.4h agoNo ethnic conflict allowed to arise in country during past two years – PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that one of the Government’s foremost objectives is to create an environment in which no community feels insecure or fearful in society because of its cultural identity, while ensuring their psychological security.4h agoNo ethnic conflict allowed to arise in country during past two years – PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that one of the Government’s foremost objectives is to create an environment in which no community feels insecure or fearful in society because of its cultural identity, while ensuring their psychological security.4h agoRestaurant fined Rs. 750,000 for selling bottled drinking water at Rs. 130A restaurant in Valaichchenai has been fined Rs.750,000 after being found guilty of selling bottled drinking water above the applicable Maximum Retail Price (MRP).5h agoRestaurant fined Rs. 750,000 for selling bottled drinking water at Rs. 130A restaurant in Valaichchenai has been fined Rs.750,000 after being found guilty of selling bottled drinking water above the applicable Maximum Retail Price (MRP).5h agoIndia hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unityIndia will host the BRICS Leaders' Summit this weekend, seeking to lift the bloc's global profile even as the US-led war on Iran splits its membership, with Tehran and Abu Dhabi on opposing sides of the conflict.6h agoIndia hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unityIndia will host the BRICS Leaders' Summit this weekend, seeking to lift the bloc's global profile even as the US-led war on Iran splits its membership, with Tehran and Abu Dhabi on opposing sides of the conflict.6h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSuspect arrested over USD 80 million overseas transfers remandedThe individual who was arrested in Maradana by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Police for allegedly transferring USD 80 million, equivalent to more than Rs. 23 billion, to overseas accounts through telegraphic transfers (T/T)6h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSuspect arrested over USD 80 million overseas transfers remandedThe individual who was arrested in Maradana by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Police for allegedly transferring USD 80 million, equivalent to more than Rs. 23 billion, to overseas accounts through telegraphic transfers (T/T)6h agoWarm weather advisory issued for tomorrowA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the North-Central, Eastern provinces and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kurunegala, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. 6h agoWarm weather advisory issued for tomorrowA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the North-Central, Eastern provinces and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kurunegala, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. 6h agoAction to be taken against witness for giving false evidence in Yoshitha’s case – AG tells courtThe Attorney General has informed the Colombo High Court that action will be taken against a witness who allegedly provided false evidence in the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 6h agoAction to be taken against witness for giving false evidence in Yoshitha’s case – AG tells courtThe Attorney General has informed the Colombo High Court that action will be taken against a witness who allegedly provided false evidence in the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 6h agoAppeals Court hears Dilith Jayaweera’s writ challenging contempt accusation The writ petition filed by leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, MP Dilith Jayaweera, challenging a reference made by the Colombo Fort Magistrate after it concluded that a statement made by MP Jayaweera during a television interview appeared, on the face of it, to7h agoAppeals Court hears Dilith Jayaweera’s writ challenging contempt accusation The writ petition filed by leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, MP Dilith Jayaweera, challenging a reference made by the Colombo Fort Magistrate after it concluded that a statement made by MP Jayaweera during a television interview appeared, on the face of it, to7h agoPaper use in parliament and the public sector to be reduced through digitalization – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that steps are being taken to reduce the use of paper in Parliament and the public sector through digitalization. 7h agoPaper use in parliament and the public sector to be reduced through digitalization – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that steps are being taken to reduce the use of paper in Parliament and the public sector through digitalization. 7h agoIndian Defence Minister leaves after concluding Sri Lanka visitIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has left the island after concluding his official three-day visit to Sri Lanka. 7h agoIndian Defence Minister leaves after concluding Sri Lanka visitIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has left the island after concluding his official three-day visit to Sri Lanka. 7h agoSuspect arrested with 820kg of fish caught using explosives in MuturThe Sri Lanka Navy said that it has apprehended a suspect and seized approximately 820 kilograms of fish caught using explosives, during a search operation in Mutur.7h agoSuspect arrested with 820kg of fish caught using explosives in MuturThe Sri Lanka Navy said that it has apprehended a suspect and seized approximately 820 kilograms of fish caught using explosives, during a search operation in Mutur.7h agoYemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb StraitYemen's Iran-aligned Houthis edged closer on Thursday to gaining leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important routes for commodity vessels... 8h agoYemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb StraitYemen's Iran-aligned Houthis edged closer on Thursday to gaining leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important routes for commodity vessels... 8h agoSumanadasa Abeygunawardena leaves CIABOC after recording three-hour statementFormer royal astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after recording a statement for approximately three hours.9h agoSumanadasa Abeygunawardena leaves CIABOC after recording three-hour statementFormer royal astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after recording a statement for approximately three hours.9h agoBakery fined Rs. 200,000 for selling expired cream bunsThe Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 200,000 on a bakery after it was found guilty of misleading consumers by selling expired bakery products.9h agoBakery fined Rs. 200,000 for selling expired cream bunsThe Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 200,000 on a bakery after it was found guilty of misleading consumers by selling expired bakery products.9h ago