Political and Social News
Government to end sending Women as Domestic Workers Abroad
Sri Lanka's Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment, Mr. Manusha Nanayakkara, has instructed officials to develop a plan to completely halt the practice of sending Sri Lankan women as domestic workers for foreign jobs.
Iranian President invited for official visit to Sri Lanka
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited for an official visit to Sri Lanka.
Iran and Sri Lanka agree to use Asian currencies for trade transactions
Iran and Sir Lanka have agreed in principal to transact with Asian currencies in trade and and financial flows between the two countries, prime minister’s office announced.
IDB kicks off new initiative to boost exports tomorrow
Under the national program aimed at constructing an export-oriented manufacturing economy, the Industrial Development Board of Ceylon has initiated the “Arambamu Jayagamu” program to facilitate the global market entry of products.
Students hospitalized after suspected drug ingestion, one in critical condition
The Maduragoda Police have initiated an inquiry into an incident where four primary school students from the Ibbagamuwa region fell unconscious, suggesting a possible connection to the consumption of an unidentified type of pill.
Establishing police post in NHC a deadly attack to minor staffers: Dr. Bellana
Due to his involvement in the hospital administration, almost 200 minor workers in hospitals were unable to continue their drug businesses at the National Hospital in Colombo (NHC) and started protesting against him, said NHC Deputy Director and Government Medical Officers' Forum (GMOF) president Dr. Rukshan Bellana.
Sri Lanka busts oil spill using satellite surveillance for first time
Following the initiative with the French government to detect oil spills in Sri Lankan waters using satellite surveillance, Sri Lanka has detected the first such incident and fined Rs. 15 million to the responsible company, the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) said.
Bingiriya Investment Zone ready for Japanese investors
Sri Lanka Board of Investment is set to facilitate and execute the second and third phases of the Bingiriya Investment Zone as soon as possible, targeting high-net-worth Japanese investors,.State Minister for Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama said
Sri Lanka to host first-ever Chinese marathon in May
Sri Lanka will host the first-ever Chinese marathon this May, where over 2000-3000 Chinese athletes will arrive under the ‘Ni Hao Zhong Guo’ programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Chairman Shirantha Peiris announced.
Commonwealth Enterprise chief in Colombo next week
Sri Lanka’s private sector and government are to get fresh insights from a chief of a Commonwealth trade and investment organisation next week besides opportunities to expand businesses across the 56 Member States of the Commonwealth.