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Indonesia s Ruang volcano erupted on Tuesday, spewing lava as lightning flashes lit up its crater, prompting authorities to raise the alert status and evacuate more than 12,000 people living on a nearby island.
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and Saudi Arabia s Minister of Investment Khalid Al Falih have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Investment Promotion between the two countries.
Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has stated that Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe will be the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) presidential candidate in the upcoming election.The post Maithripala reveals SLFP’s presidential candidate appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Addressing the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) May Day rally in Kotagala this morning (01) President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the minimum daily wage of plantation workers has been increased to Rs1700/- The President said that a gazette extraordinary has been issued in this regard.
The Vehicle Importers Association insists on the necessity of a proper regulatory framework for vehicle imports in Sri Lanka.
Today is International Workers Day, also known as Labour Day, which is observed annually on May 1 in Sri Lanka and the world at large.
The total daily payment for workers in the Tea Growing and Manufacturing Trade in Sri Lanka has been increased to Rs. 1,700.The post Sri Lanka raises daily payment for tea industry workers appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The maximum retail price of a 50kg bag of cement in Sri Lanka has been reduced by Rs. 50 to Rs. 2,400, effective from today (May 01)The post Cement price in Sri Lanka further reduced appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The censured Chairman of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) former President Maithripala Sirisena says that Minister Wijayadasa Rajapakshe will be the SLFP s presidential candidate in the upcoming election.
The minimum daily wage in respect of the workers engaged in Tea Growing and Manufacturing Trade has been increased to Rs. 1,700.
The maximum retail price of a 50kg bag of cement has been reduced by Rs. 50 to Rs. 2,400 with effect from today (May 01).
We are celebrating the 138th International Workers' Day on the historical records written with blood, sweat, efforts and sacrifices of the working people.This time we are celebrating it at a critical moment when an unprecedented economic crisis in our history has created many challenges within the workplace.However, in the face of any agreement, we do not ignore the labour rights. We decide on the...
On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at a pivotal moment. Regardless of political affiliations, it falls upon each of us to shoulder the unshakable duty of fortifying our economy and propelling our nation onward. During the recent economic downturn, our working class bore the brunt of the hardship. I extend heartfelt appreciation ...
Today, May 1 marks International Workers’ Day, commemorating the historical fight for workers’ rights and the establishment of the eight-hour workday.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has released a message for the 138th observance of World Labour Day.The post Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Labour Day Message appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
In his Labour Day Message, President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended an invitation to all political parties to join hands in charting a path towards a prosperous future for the nation.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts after […]
More than 100 people have been arrested in Spain accused of stealing thousands of euros from WhatsApp users by claiming to be relatives in distress. Police said those arrested were part of a criminal group that fraudulently received nearly a million euros in total through the scam. The arrests took place between February and April, […]
Over the last few decades China has not only become Africa’s largest trading partner, but is its biggest bilateral lender. In the last 15 years, trade between China and African nations reached $282.1 billion (in 2023). Out of these numbers, most of the exports to China were supplied by South Africa, Angola and the Democratic […]
Macktiles Lanka has been dedicated to providing top-quality tiles across Sri Lanka since its establishment in 2014. With 32 island-wide showrooms already serving valued customers, Macktiles introduces its 33rd showroom located at 558/1, Pitakotte, Kotte marking another milestone in the company’s journey of expansion and innovation. This new showroom promises to offer the same exceptional [&#...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants Sri Lanka to work on governance issues and to also stick to the IMF supported program. Krishna Srinivasan, IMF Director of the Asia and Pacific Department noted that Sri Lankans faced a very difficult challenge when they embarked on the IMF program. “And so far, what we’ve seen is […]
A fisherman of Serudhur in Nagapattinam sustained injuries in a mid-sea attack by unidentified Tamil-speaking assailants, suspected to be from Sri Lanka. A. Enmurugan, 48, from tsunami quarters in Singaravelar Nagar, Serudhur, along with three fishermen from Akkaraipettai — S. Muthu, 36, I. Murugavel, 47, and S. Chinnaiyan, 40 — had ventured into the sea […]
Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retailer, Fashion Bug (Pvt.) Ltd, unveiled a fully revamped Kurunegala outlet recently, just in time for the festive season. The grand opening ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Ajith Karunaratne, alongside Fashion Bug’s management team, staff, and distinguished guests. The relaunch signifies Fashion Bug’s commitment to providing customers with a moder...
Australian airline Qantas says it is investigating a possible privacy breach involving its app that has reportedly left some customers with access to other passengers’ personal details. People have reported having access to boarding passes and flight details, according to local media. Qantas said it was “working to resolve the issue” and that it “may […]
A 14-year-old boy has died after an attacker armed with a sword went on the rampage in north-east London. Police were called to reports of a car crashing into a house and people being stabbed in Hainault at about 07:00 BST. The boy was taken to hospital where he later died. Four other people, including […]
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced a fuel price reduction, including the price of the widely used 92 Octane petrol. However, 92 Octane petrol was reduced by just Rs. 3 per litre while 95 Octane petrol was reduced by Rs. 20. The price of the widely used 92 Octane petrol was not reduced in the […]
A partnership between an Indian and a Russian firm has secured the management rights for the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota. The airport, once infamous as the “world’s emptiest airport” due to minimal flight activity, is now under the purview of Shaurya Aeronautics (Pvt) Ltd of India and Airports of Regions Management Company of […]
A serving UK Metropolitan Police officer who assaulted an innocent man of Sri Lankan origin after mistaking him for a criminal has been spared jail, said a report published by The Independent. The report said: PC Jonathan Marsh, 34, had been called out to Atlanta Boulevard in Romford, east London, on 13 November 2022 after a medical […]
Pressure was mounting from members of the public and elected officials for the chief of one of Canada’s biggest police forces to apologise for meeting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, Global Media of Canada said yesterday. Tamil Canadians, including Toronto city councillor Parthi Kandavel, are calling the visit “deeply upsetting to all Canadians.” Peel Regional Police Chief […]
Wednesday 1st May, 2024 Another International Workers’ Day has dawned. Grand preparations have been made in this country to celebrate it amidst an unprecedented economic crisis. These celebrations, however, have little or nothing to do with workers; they have apparently everything to do with political parties and their leaders. The next presidential election is only […]