The National Labour Advisory Council reconvened on Thursday (30) at the Labour Secretary’s Office in Narahenpita, during which a discussion was held on proposing amendments to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Lanka Employers’ Federation and various trade unions. During the discussion, key suggestions were made regarding the amendments to the Employees’ Provident Fund Act, including: Updating the surcharge mechanism to make it more beneficial for EPF members Introducing direct loans to members from the EPF itself, rather than through banks Addressing and discussing gender-based disparities in provisions within the EPF Act…
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Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has requested Sri Lankan doctors who left for the United Kingdom to consider returning to Sri Lanka, highlighting the shortage of specialist doctors in the country. Minister Jayatissa revealed in a statement on social media that he had made the request during his recent official visit to the United Kingdom. The Health Minister said he attended a meeting organized by the Sri Lankan High Commission with Sri Lankan doctors living in the UK, during which he made the request. “At this discussion, I made a special request to our specialist doctors who have left the country…
Mainly fair weather will prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Misty conditions can be expected in some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning. Meanwhile, mainly fair weather will prevail in the sea areas around the island. Winds will be South-westerly or variable in direction, and speed will be 20-30 kmph. The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. (Newswire) The post Fair weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on Newswire.
A woman was killed after being electrocuted by an electric heater at her home in Rambukewela, within the Bokkawala Police Division, on Thursday night (Oct. 30), police said. The victim, aged 35, was a resident of the Rambukewela area in Mahanuwara. Preliminary investigations found that she had accidentally come into contact with the powered heater, resulting in her death. Bokkawala Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire) The post 35-year-old woman dies after electric heater accident appeared first on Newswire.
Jemimah Rodrigues hit an unbeaten 127 as India pulled off a record chase of 339 against Australia on Thursday to set up a World Cup final against South Africa.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has temporarily suspended the island-wide strike scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. today, Oct. 31. In a statement, the GMOA said the decision followed a special discussion held on Oct. 30 with Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Director General of Health Services, and GMOA representatives. The association said an agreement was reached to halt the Ministry of Health’s previously planned doctor transfers, which the GMOA claimed violated established procedures. Instead, the transfers will follow the accepted methodology within a specified timeframe. These agreements are expected to be confirmed during a meeting with administrative doctors…
Buckingham Palace says Britain’s King Charles III has begun the “formal” process to strip Prince Andrew of remaining titles and evict him from the royal residence, the Royal Lodge. He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles and the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, has faced mounting pressure over his behavior and ties to US sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier this month, he was forced to stop using his title, Duke of York. “These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him,” the palace said Thursday. Giuffre’s Epstein…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed Thursday’s session on a mixed note, with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) ending in positive territory while the S&P SL20 edged slightly lower.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had agreed with President Xi Jinping to trim tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing cracking down on the illicit fentanyl trade, resuming U.S. soybean purchases and keeping rare earths exports flowing.
Five officers attached to the Narcotics Bureau of the Excise Department have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
A critically endangered spider, not seen in the UK for 40 years, has been rediscovered in a remote nature reserve accessible only by boat.
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has raised alarm over the growing number of diabetic patients in the country, revealing that at least two million Sri Lankans are currently living with diabetes, with around 40,000 developing new wounds each year.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide strike starting from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (31) in protest against ongoing issues in the health sector.
Sri Lanka’s total population stands at 21.78 million, according to the 2024 Census of Population and Housing, with females making up 51.7% and males 48.3% of the population.
Customs officers have uncovered a large stock of smuggled cigarettes worth over Rs. 26.5 million concealed inside a shipment of furniture imported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that the previously mandated Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for all short-stay visitors (tourism and business) to Sri Lanka, which was to take effect from 15 October 2025, has been temporarily revoked until further notice.
The foundation stone for Sri Lanka’s first Human Repeat Insult Patch Test (HRIPT) laboratory, dedicated to cosmetic product testing, was laid today under the patronage of Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development, Sunil Handunneththi.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has introduced a 24-hour hotline, 1818, to support the government’s new initiative to eradicate the threat of narcotics, titled “United as a Nation – National Drive.”
India beat Australia in a classic to win the Women’s World Cup semi-final. The post India knockout Australia to setup final against South Africa appeared first on Newswire.
The Asia Cup is returning in two fresh avatars, with the launch of the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament in Doha from November 14 to 23. The revamped competition replaces the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup and will feature all eight teams from the main Asia Cup event, promising another India–Pakistan showdown. Under the new format, the five Test-playing nations — India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan — will field their “A” teams, while associate members Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong will compete with their full senior squads. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has positioned the…