SLBFE statement on E-8 visa job opportunities in S. Korea and recruitment process

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced that steps are underway to initiate job opportunities under the E-8 visa category for seasonal employment in South Korea. Chairman of the bureau, Kosala Wickramasinghe, stated that the proposal for this initiative has already been submitted for Cabinet approval.  Upon receiving the necessary approval, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be …

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Fuel prices increased

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (30). Accordingly, the price of Petrol 92 Octane has been increased by Rs. 12 to Rs. 305 per litre, while the price of Kerosene has been increased by Rs. 7 to Rs. 185 per litre. The price of Auto Diesel has also been increased …

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Colombo’s inflation climbs to -0.6% in June

Colombo’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), rose slightly to -0.6% in June 2025, compared to -0.7% in May 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. The Y-o-Y inflation of the Food Group eased to 4.3% in June, down from 5.2% in …

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“Dream Destination” Project Commenced Renovation of 100 Railway Stations

President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that the primary objective of the current Government is not to pursue incremental reforms within the existing framework, but rather to transform and elevate the nation to a significantly higher level of development. The President emphasized that the current political leadership has already taken steps to break away from the past political culture and that …

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UN human rights chief in Sri Lanka for three-day visit

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon for a four-day official visit. A United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is visiting Sri Lanka after nine years. He was received by Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

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Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma Appointed New Secretary to the Ministry of Finance

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. The letter of appointment was handed over to Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma by the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake this morning (23) at the Presidential Secretariat. Dr. Suriyapperuma has been involved in capital market regulation for several years as a …

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ABCD actor Lauren Gottlieb marries longtime partner Tobias Jones in a fairytale wedding in Tuscany

Actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb, best known for her role in Remo D’Souza’s ABCD, has officially tied the knot with her longtime partner, Tobias Jones. The couple exchanged vows on June 11, 2025, in an intimate white-themed wedding ceremony set against the romantic hills of Tuscany, Italy. Lauren shared a dreamy collection of wedding pictures on her social media, leaving fans swooning over …

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Google Messages rolls out WhatsApp-like features, enhancing user experience for millions

Google has recently made a significant announcement regarding updates to its messaging app, promising users an enhanced messaging experience. With the new features coming into play, users can now enjoy options like snoozing notifications and the ability to delete messages for everyone, similar to what’s available on WhatsApp. These features are being rolled out gradually for stable users, allowing them …

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Putin snaps at Khamenei assassination question amid rising Iran-Israel tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared visibly frustrated when pressed by international journalists about speculation that the United States or Israel might target Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an assassination attempt. “If I may, I hope that this will be the most correct answer to your question. I do not even want to discuss this possibility. I do not …

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