SLBFE holds overseas jobs programme for youth in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment briefed Northern Province youth on overseas jobs at a programme at Kanagarathnam Maha Vidyalayam in…
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Amber rough seas advisory issued for Negombo to Galle coast
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for rough seas along the coast from Negombo to Galle via Colombo.
Election law review report handed to Parliament select committee
An expert committee has submitted its report on public proposals for election law reform to the Parliamentary Select Committee on election laws.
Workplace safety is an investment, says Labour Minister
Labour Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said workplace safety should not be treated as a cost, at a seminar marking National Occupational…
Wildlife officers arrest suspects in Maduru Oya National Park
Wildlife officers arrested several suspects and seized two locally made firearms during patrols in Maduru Oya National Park, officials said.
Badulu Oya irrigation scheme repairs reach final stage
Permanent repairs to the Badulu Oya Irrigation Scheme, damaged in the Ditwah disaster, are in their final stage, officials said, and the…
Dengue vaccine yet to arrive in Sri Lanka, doctor says
Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa says the dengue vaccine promised by the Health Ministry has not been imported and urges the NMRA to speed…
Kadigamuwa embankment collapses again, halting Peradeniya train
Soil from a collapsed embankment near Kadigamuwa station blocked the line on Wednesday, halting a Colombo Fort to Peradeniya train at Rambukkana.
Interview lists out for 23,000 graduate teacher posts
The Ministry of Education has published the names of candidates qualified for first-phase interviews to recruit 23,000 graduates into the Sri Lanka…
Committee proposes robes rule for jailed Buddhist monks
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said a presidential committee has recommended allowing jailed Buddhist monks to wear robes when leaving prison.