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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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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Deputy Minister Harshana Suriyapperuma resigns as MP

The Secretary General of Parliament has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has arisen in Parliament due to the resignation of Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. Dr. Suriyapperuma, a National List Member of Parliament representing the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, has submitted his letter of resignation to the …

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Government Focuses on Controlling Crop Damage by Wild Animals

A Committee comprising government officials and experts has been appointed under the leadership of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake to seek and implement sustainable solutions for managing and controlling the damages caused by wild animals to food production (Agriculture and Plantation sectors) through a scientific approach. The Committee held its first meeting today (19) at the Presidential …

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