Construction Firms Seek Approval to Import 7,500 Foreign Workers Amid Severe Labour Shortage
Leading construction companies have sought permission from the ministry to recruit around 7,500 foreign workers, citing an acute labour shortage
Schools Reopen Today as 2026 Academic Year Begins
All schools are scheduled to commence the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year today (05).
Trump Says U.S., Ukraine ‘Very Close’ to Peace Deal as Donbas Remains Unresolved
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are “getting a lot closer, maybe
Showers Expected in Several Areas Today: Met Department
Showers will occur at times in Uva Province and in the Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, and Polonnaruwa districts today
Air Quality Deteriorates in Several Provinces as AQI Rises to Unhealthy Levels
A decline in air quality has been observed over the past few days, with Air Quality Index (AQI) levels increasing,
UN Ends Use of Paper Towels at Headquarters to Cut Costs
The United Nations has decided to discontinue the provision of paper towels in restrooms at its headquarters in New York
SupremeSAT Refutes Allegations, Affirms Satellite Remains Operational in Orbit
SupremeSAT has reaffirmed that its satellite remains operational in orbit at 87.5° East and reiterated that no government funds were
SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna Defends Rs. 500,000 Scholarship Amid Allegations
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna addressed Parliament to clarify allegations regarding a government scholarship he received, asserting that
Cabinet Approves Cut in MPs’ Insurance Coverage to Rs. 250,000
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce the annual group insurance coverage for Members of Parliament from Rs. 1
Rohitha Skips Parliament Session Amidst Stolen Vehicle Case Allegations
MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena was notably absent from today’s parliamentary session, during which he was expected to face questions from the