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Ministry pledges support for wildlife officers facing baseless allegations

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Ministry of Environment has assured that it will provide legal and administrative support to wildlife and veterinary officers who face false or baseless allegations while pr... Read More


New mandatory training for first-time Japan, Romania job seekers

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has introduced mandatory pre-migration training for first-time job seekers travelling to Japan and Romania. The requirement a... Read More


Legal amendments to ban corporal punishment of children discussed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Legal amendments required to prohibit corporal punishment of children were discussed at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Child Affairs. The issue was raised ... Read More


Common standards for preschools targeted for 2027

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Plans to introduce common standards for all preschools by 2027 were discussed at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Child Affairs. The Committee, which met in ... Read More


Former Krrish director Janaki Siriwardena remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Former Krrish Group director Janaki Siriwardena, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an alleged Rs. 70 million b... Read More


Heavy rain up to 100mm forecast for next 36 hours

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Heavy showers of up to around 100 mm, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected in several parts of the country during the next 36 hours, the Meteorological Department warned ... Read More


SLBFE warns Israel job seekers over fake recruitment link

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment has warned job seekers to be cautious of a fraudulent online recruitment link circulating on social media in connection with alleged f... Read More


FITIS to hold 'Sri Lanka Digital Day 2026' in November

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- From national digital strategy to the everyday decisions that help businesses grow, Sri Lanka Digital Day 2026 will bring policy and practical action into one conversation on 6 ... Read More


Sri Lanka back in 'B' league

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Four years after Sri Lanka's economic collapse pushed its sovereign rating into default territory, the country has climbed back into the single-'B' category, earning internation... Read More


AKD's two years and beyond

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake completes two years in office today, seemingly with satisfaction of his thus far performance and perhaps with uncertainty over the future. A... Read More