Minister of Labour Nimal Siripala de Silva said, Sri Lankans employed overseas, who are unable to return home due to the expiry of their work contracts, will be flown back at State expense by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).
A protest will be staged outside the President’s Secretariat tomorrow to protest the unjust treatment of Sri Lankan migrant workers who remain stranded, Opposition Parliamentarian Nalin Bandara said yesterday.
A foreign-made pistol with ammunition recovered by CID in a vehicle belonging to former Western Province Governor Azath Sally yesterday, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.
Former Governor of Western Province Azath Salley was arrested this evening (March 16) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with a statement he had made on March 10, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.
The Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated against the US Dollar as the selling rate exceeded Rs 200 on Tuesday (16), the third time in the country’s history.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the Government which is well aware of the challenges faced by the local apparel industry, is ready to extend its fullest support to enhance its productivity and quality.
Indian tycoon Gautam Adani yesterday expressed his gratitude to Sri Lankan leaders for the opportunity granted to develop the West Terminal in the Colombo Port.
The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) Easter Sunday is not complete, Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith yesterday told media.
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd). says as the authorized body of the country to protect the national security, they will not hesitate to arrest and implement the law against anyone who breaks the law or create unrest amongst communities.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday said that attempts by the Opposition to mislead the people by making baseless allegations should not be allowed.
