Workers’ remittance : January figures released
2024-02-10
Sri Lanka has recorded a workers’ remittance of US$ 487.6 million in January 2024, Minister of Labour and Foreign EmploymentContinue Reading
SC defers ruling on SJB decision against Manusha & Harin
2024-01-23
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today concluded deliberating the petition filed by Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara againstContinue Reading
Minister Manusha slams Finance Ministry officials
2024-01-17
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has slammed Finance Ministry officials, stating that they are acting without anyContinue Reading
Three-wheel drivers : New initiative from Labour Ministry
2024-01-17
An Interim Sectoral Steering Committee comprising all Three-wheeler Taxi Driver Associations has been formed under the patronage of Minister ofContinue Reading
20,000 Israel construction jobs : Sri Lanka holds talks
2024-01-04
Sri Lanka and Israel have held discussions on the testing process for job opportunities for 20,000 Sri Lankans in theContinue Reading
Lands for SL migrants returning from overseas agricultural jobs
2024-01-03
The Foreign Employment Ministry will launch a special programme for Sri Lankan migrants going overseas for agricultural jobs, Minister ofContinue Reading
Govt will take fearless tough decisions – Minister Manusha
2024-01-02
The Government will uplift the economy, the country and the people in 2024 and under the guidance of President RanilContinue Reading
Over 297,000 foreign employment registrations in 2023
2024-01-01
Foreign employment registrations in 2023 have reached over 297,000, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara said. He saidContinue Reading
10,000 jobs : First batch arrives in Israel
2023-12-21
The first batch of Sri Lankans hired for agricultural jobs in Israel have arrived in the country. A group ofContinue Reading
10,000 jobs : First batch leaves for Israel
2023-12-19
The first group of Sri Lankans selected for jobs in the agricultural sector left for Israel last night (Dec 18). Continue Reading
WATCH: Minister Manusha reveals info gathered by Ministerial Committee on Cricket
2023-12-04
Minister Manusha Nanayakkara today disclosed information gathered by the Ministerial committee appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe concerning Sri Lanka CricketContinue Reading
New job opportunities in Japan for SL youth
2023-12-01
Sri Lankan youth will be allowed to enter Japan under the Special Skilled Worker visa category for employment in theContinue Reading
SLBFE contributes Rs. 07 billion to the National Treasury
2023-11-30
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has contributed a total of Rs.07 billion to the Treasury this year,Continue Reading
Labour Minister disappointed over delays caused by state officials
2023-11-28
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in implementing a low-interest housing loanContinue Reading
Controversy over sending workers to Israel: Minister responds
2023-11-27
Political parties on ethnic or religious lines established to gain a narrow political advantage by sowing racism should beContinue Reading
Monthly deficit Rs 168 billion, Minister reveals Govt challenges
2023-11-24
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has emphasised that retaining land, a crucial factor of production, improperly underContinue Reading
Minister highlights NGOs’ neglect of domestic workers’ struggles in SL
2023-11-15
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara has pointed out that while numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) voice concerns aboutContinue Reading
Workers Remittance : October figures released
2023-11-13
Sri Lanka has recorded a workers’ remittance of US$ 517.4 million in October 2023, Minister of Labour and Foreign EmploymentContinue Reading