Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read.
Over 1,400 workers lose jobs as NEXT garment factory shuts down
The NEXT garment factory in Katunayake’s Free Trade Zone has closed after nearly 40 years, citing rising operational costs and financial losses. The sudden shutdown left 1,416 of its 2,825 workers unemployed. The company offered two months’ salary as severance, but trade unions claim the closure violated agreements and lacked proper notice.
Corruption Case: Ramith Rambukwella Remanded
Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was remanded after he was arrested by the Bribery Commission. He has been named a suspect in a corruption case linked to his father, who remains in remand custody until June 3.
3,050 tons of salt to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight
A shipment of 3,050 metric tons of salt from India is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight to address the ongoing salt shortage. The consignment includes 2,800 metric tons from the National Salt Company and 250 metric tons from the private sector.
Opposition MPs seek security citing decline in national security
Opposition MPs, led by Sajith Premadasa, met in Parliament to discuss concerns over declining national security, which they say hampers their public service. They requested the Speaker to summon the Acting IGP and the Director General of the Ministerial Security Division for discussions and called for the reinstatement of police protection withdrawn under the current administration
Card payment system begins on expressways from today
Sri Lanka has launched a card-based toll payment system on major expressways, including the Southern, Colombo–Katunayake, and Mirigama–Kurunegala sections of the Central Expressway. The system is operational at 119 exit points across 35 interchanges and aims to reduce congestion and save time for commuters.
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