Thailand to Recruit 10,000 Sri Lankan Workers
2025-08-19
Thailand has approved the recruitment of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to ease a labour shortage following the return of CambodianContinue Reading
Pakistan player contracts : Big cut for Babar Azam & Rizwan
2025-08-19
Pakistan’s cricket board has dropped its top category from central contracts for the 2025–26 season, effectively slashing salaries for formerContinue Reading
India Asia Cup squad announced
2025-08-19
Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Sanju Samson have all been selected in India’s 15-man squad for the Asia Cup. TheContinue Reading
“If you can’t agree to fingerprinting, find another job” — Govt to postal workers
2025-08-19
Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa said Tuesday he is willing to meet with postal trade unions only if they agree toContinue Reading
Korea steps up migrant rights after Sri Lankan worker incident
2025-08-19
South Korean police will launch a 100-day special crackdown on abuses against migrant workers, the Korean National Police Agency saidContinue Reading
Teachers launch sit-in at Presidential Secretariat over children’s admissions
2025-08-18
A group of teachers are staging a sit-in near the Presidential Secretariat today, Ada Derana reported. The teachers say theyContinue Reading
Sathosa launches rice under new brand initiative
2025-08-18
The government has launched the first phase of releasing essential food items under the National Sathosa brand. The initiative wasContinue Reading
9 CHOGM buses restored & back on the road
2025-08-18
Nine buses imported to Sri Lanka in 2014 for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) have been reintroduced toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka crosses 1.5 million tourist arrivals in 2025
2025-08-18
Sri Lanka has welcomed over 1.5 million tourists up to 18 August 2025, according to Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath. TheContinue Reading
55 international participants to join Colombo Kite Festival showcasing art & culture
2025-08-18
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with Derana Media Network, will host the Colombo International Kite Festival 2025 onContinue Reading
BIA records 78% profit surge & 16% rise in flight movements in first half of 2025
2025-08-18
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has recorded a sharp rise in both profits and flight movements during the first halfContinue Reading
Important Notice to Passengers & Visitors at Bandaranaike International Airport
2025-08-18
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) has announced that entry to the Departure Lobby at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) willContinue Reading
Frostaire marks 45 years in Sri Lanka’s air conditioning industry
2025-08-18
Frostaire Air Conditioning Company has marked 45 years of service, innovation and leadership in Sri Lanka’s air conditioning sector. EstablishedContinue Reading
50,000 vacancies, 40,000 graduates, zero jobs – Sajith slams govt
2025-08-18
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of abandoning nearly 40,000 unemployed graduates, despite having over 50,000 vacancies inContinue Reading
Missing Rajitha tries another court move to block arrest
2025-08-18
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne today (18) filed a motion before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court seeking an order to temporarily suspendContinue Reading
Postal strike: Unions reject new fingerprint rule
2025-08-18
An island-wide postal strike entered its second day Monday, disrupting services across Sri Lanka as workers pressed 19 demands, includingContinue Reading
Hartal Underway in the North and East of Sri Lanka
2025-08-18
A hartal is currently underway across several areas in Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. The protest was organizedContinue Reading
Man killed in assault at Divulapitiya restaurant
2025-08-18
A 46-year-old man was killed in an attack at a restaurant in Ihala Madampella, within the Divulapitiya Police Division, earlyContinue Reading