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Saudi aims to double Sri Lankan workforce
The number of Sri Lankan skilled and semi-skilled workforce in Saudi Arabia could be increased to 400,000 from the present…
China records first monkeypox case
BEIJING: China recorded its first case of monkeypox on Friday (Sep 16) in a person who had recently entered the…
1,349 illegal Sri Lankan migrants nabbed this year
At least 1,349 Sri Lankans, including women and children have been taken in for questioning by the Sri Lanka Navy…
Two state ministers in power and Energy Ministry assigned separate duties: Kanchana
The two state ministers who assumed duties in the Power and Energy Ministry recently were assigned separate duties with each…
Public sector vacancies will be filled from excessive staff at state establishments: Minister
By Sandun A. Jayasekera Following the government’s decision to suspend recruitments to the public sector and the announcement of the…
Nearly 40,000 die yearly due to tobacco, alcohol
About 40,000 people die every year in Sri Lanka due to the use of cigarettes and alcohol, Sri Lanka Amadyapa…
Easter attacks : Court issues notice to Maithripala Sirisena
The Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued a notice to former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear in court pertaining to a…
Govt. declare next Monday holiday and mourning day
The government to declare a special public holiday for government institutions on September 19 on account of the royal funeral…