Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Wins “Leadership in Gender Equality” at Inaugural DEI Champions Awards 2025
Duminda Wijesinghe, Yohani Felsinger, Nishara Johnpillai Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has been recognised as a winner at the inaugural DEI Champions Awards 2025 awarded for “Leadership in Gender Equality” category, in celebration of its exceptional commitment to fostering Diversity, Equity,…
“If you can’t agree to fingerprinting, find another job” — Govt to postal workers
Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa said Tuesday he is willing to meet with postal trade unions only if they agree to government decisions on fingerprint attendance and overtime pay. Jayatissa said even brief work stoppages cause financial losses for the Department…
Korea steps up migrant rights after Sri Lankan worker incident
South Korean police will launch a 100-day special crackdown on abuses against migrant workers, the Korean National Police Agency said on Monday. Each of the nation’s 18 regional police agencies has formed a special unit that will operate through Nov….
QR system for distribution of fertilizer subsidies for farmers
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved introducing a QR system or a suitable digital method for the distribution of fertilizer subsidies for farmers. According to the government, this approach ensures that subsidies are delivered on time and that the financial…
Port City’s Economic Commission suspends visa support for two firms
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) has suspended the issuance of visa recommendations to two Authorised Persons (APs) following the detention and deportation of foreign nationals employed by them. Issuing a statement, the CPCEC said that the suspension will…
Speaker endorses certificate on Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill
The Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne, endorsed the certificate on the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill on Monday (18). The Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament on the 06th of August. Accordingly, the…
Peliyagoda shooting : Police reveal more details
Police say two people, including a pedestrian, have been injured in the shooting incident that was reported in the Peliyagoda area today. According to the Police, unidentified gunmen had opened fire at a man travelling on a scooter on Gnanarathana…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (19 Aug), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.75 to Rs….
Rs. 14 Mn bribes : SSP Sathish Gamage further remanded
The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, SSP Sathish Gamage, who was arrested for having collected Rs. 14 million in bribes from various parties, has been further remanded. SSP Sathish Gamage was further remanded until 02 September by the…
Shooting reported in Peliyagoda
An individual has been injured in a shooting reported in Peliyagoda this morning. According to the Police, an unidentified gunman had opened fire at the victim on Gunarathana Mawatha in Peliyagoda. The Police further said that the injured individual has…