Sri Lanka highlights migrant worker protections at global summit
Sri Lanka’s enduring commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of its migrant workforce is underscored by a comprehensive system of protections, including mandatory insurance, contributory pensions, grievance redress mechanisms, and reintegration support, according to Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe….
Tea Industry Reform: PM highlights women’s role, fair wages and equity
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that the government remains committed to improving the quality of life for the plantation community, stating that in the 2026 Sri Lankan budget, a proposal was made to increase the daily wage for plantation…
Aswesuma beneficiaries urged to verify and update info before Dec 10
The Welfare Benefits Board has called on current beneficiaries and applicants of the first phase of the Aswesuma welfare programme from the 2022–2023 period to verify or update their personal information before Dec. 10, 2025. This requirement applies to both…
Mount Court altercation : Cop previously transferred on disciplinary grounds
The Court of Appeal was informed today that the police constable who was allegedly involved in an altercation with lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake on October 10 had been transferred to the Mount Lavinia Police Headquarters Station on disciplinary grounds, before the…
Major bus accident reported in Thalawa
A passenger bus toppled near the Jaya Ganga area in Thalawa, Thambuththegama, early this morning, leaving at least 20 people injured, including several Advanced Level students. Police said the injured were rushed to the Thambuththegama Hospital for treatment, while rescue…
Sri Lanka signs Hajj-2026 agreement with Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka signed the agreement for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday (09) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the official Hajj quota allocated to Sri Lanka standing at 3,500. The agreement was signed by the Sri Lankan delegation, headed by…
Rauff Hakeem meets Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in Trichy
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader and Parliamentarian Rauff Hakeem met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin at the Government Guest House in T. V. S. Tollgate, Trichy, today (10). During the courtesy call, the two leaders exchanged views…
Harin Fernando assumes duties as UNP Deputy Secretary General of Political Mobilization
Former Member of Parliament Harin Fernando has officially assumed duties as the United National Party’s (UNP) Deputy Secretary General of Political Mobilization. The ceremony took place at the UNP headquarters, Sirikotha, with the participation of senior party members and…
Weather alert : Severe lightning advisory issued to several districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Uva province and Ampara, Batticaloa, and Hambantota districts, effective until 11.30 pm today. According to the department, red alerts have been issued to 05 districts and amber…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (10), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 301.10 to Rs. 301.09….