BANGgKOK Sri Lanka and Thailand further strengthened bilateral cooperation in the field of labour with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand today, 14 September 2026, in Bangkok. The two instruments were signed by the Minister...

COLOMBO : lActing Secretary-General of Parliament Hansa Abeyratne has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission that a vacancy has arisen in Parliament of a Member of Parliament following the resignation of M.S. Abdul Wahid, National List Hon. Member of Parliament representing the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of...

COLOMbO : One of the cultural highlights of the Vietnamese Cultural and Food Festival in Colombo, taking place from September 11 to 20, 2026, is the performance by two Vietnamese artists featuring traditional musical instruments. Their performances offered Sri Lankan audiences and international guests an opportunity to experience the distinctive sounds and rich heritage of...

RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO – The Institute of Digital Media & Journalism (IDMJ)hosted a Special Dua and Prayer Session for the safety, relief and recovery of the victims affected by the recent floods in Nepal. The programme was held at Dewatagaha Jumma Masjid, Colombo, with the participation of Vijay Kumar Raut, Charge d’ Affaires of the...

COLOMbO : Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Director Pradeep Kodippili stated that flash floods have been reported in a Divisional Secretariat (DS) division in the Kandy District following heavy rainfall. As a result, 25 people from eight families have been affected and have been temporarily accommodated at Navalapitiya Bawwagama Vidyalaya. Relief operations are currently underway to...