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We are celebrating the 138th International Workers' Day on the historical records written with blood, sweat, efforts and sacrifices of the working people.This time we are celebrating it at a critical moment when an unprecedented economic crisis in our history has created many challenges within the workplace.However, in the face of any agreement, we do not ignore the labour rights. We decide on the...
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On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at a pivotal moment. Regardless of political affiliations, it falls upon each of us to shoulder the unshakable duty of fortifying our economy and propelling our nation onward. During the recent economic downturn, our working class bore the brunt of the hardship. I extend heartfelt appreciation ...
Today, May 1 marks International Workers’ Day, commemorating the historical fight for workers’ rights and the establishment of the eight-hour workday.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has released a message for the 138th observance of World Labour Day.The post Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Labour Day Message appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka President invited all to join hands to build a prosperous Sri Lanka by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Message for 2023 Vesak Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Workers played crucial role in supporting country during severe economic collapse - President (Category: Breaking News)
In his Labour Day Message, President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended an invitation to all political parties to join hands in charting a path towards a prosperous future for the nation.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts after […]
- WA's billion dollar surplus on the back of miners (Category: Western Australia)
- 500 syringes found at West Lakes (Category: South Australia)
- Hockey pitch honour for Olympian (Category: South Australia)
- Soccer club offers free junior registration (Category: South Australia)
More than 100 people have been arrested in Spain accused of stealing thousands of euros from WhatsApp users by claiming to be relatives in distress. Police said those arrested were part of a criminal group that fraudulently received nearly a million euros in total through the scam. The arrests took place between February and April, […]
- Iceland violent volcanic flare-up triggers state of emergency (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- Avalanche leaves two dead in Austrian Alps (Category: Breaking News)
- US restricts travel for employees in Israel amid fears of Iran attack (Category: Breaking News)
Over the last few decades China has not only become Africa’s largest trading partner, but is its biggest bilateral lender. In the last 15 years, trade between China and African nations reached $282.1 billion (in 2023). Out of these numbers, most of the exports to China were supplied by South Africa, Angola and the Democratic […]
- Chinese Buddhist diplomacy and Sri Lanka’s predicament (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese lending in Africa laced with ambitions to secure UNGA votes amid Taiwan tensions (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese debt trap hurdles Zambia’s progress: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Trap Lessons (Category: Breaking News)
Macktiles Lanka has been dedicated to providing top-quality tiles across Sri Lanka since its establishment in 2014. With 32 island-wide showrooms already serving valued customers, Macktiles introduces its 33rd showroom located at 558/1, Pitakotte, Kotte marking another milestone in the company’s journey of expansion and innovation. This new showroom promises to offer the same exceptional [...
- Fashion Bug Revamps Kurunegala Outlet, Offering Modernized Shopping Experience and Festive Deals (Category: Breaking News)
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL concerned over Ranil’s attack on Saliya Pieris (Category: Breaking News)
- Public urged to wear face masks as Covid cases rise in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants Sri Lanka to work on governance issues and to also stick to the IMF supported program. Krishna Srinivasan, IMF Director of the Asia and Pacific Department noted that Sri Lankans faced a very difficult challenge when they embarked on the IMF program. “And so far, what we’ve seen is […]
- IMF does not support providing subsidies to everyone in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF confident Sri Lanka can be put on the path to prosperity (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka can be on path to prosperity if debt sustainability achieved – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- D-day for Sri Lanka as IMF Executive Board meets to decide on EFF (Category: Breaking News)
A fisherman of Serudhur in Nagapattinam sustained injuries in a mid-sea attack by unidentified Tamil-speaking assailants, suspected to be from Sri Lanka. A. Enmurugan, 48, from tsunami quarters in Singaravelar Nagar, Serudhur, along with three fishermen from Akkaraipettai — S. Muthu, 36, I. Murugavel, 47, and S. Chinnaiyan, 40 — had ventured into the sea […]
- Major drug haul bound for Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas on massive SJB protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan assistance sought after Chinese vessel with 39 crew capsized (Category: Breaking News)
- Protesters block roads demanding gas (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retailer, Fashion Bug (Pvt.) Ltd, unveiled a fully revamped Kurunegala outlet recently, just in time for the festive season. The grand opening ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Ajith Karunaratne, alongside Fashion Bug’s management team, staff, and distinguished guests. The relaunch signifies Fashion Bug’s commitment to providing customers with a moder...
- Fashion Bug Rewards Getaway: Celebrating Loyalty and Giving Back (Category: Breaking News)
- Macktiles Lanka opens 33rd showroom in Pitakotte (Category: Breaking News)
- Qantas investigates possible privacy breach on app (Category: Breaking News)
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
Australian airline Qantas says it is investigating a possible privacy breach involving its app that has reportedly left some customers with access to other passengers’ personal details. People have reported having access to boarding passes and flight details, according to local media. Qantas said it was “working to resolve the issue” and that it “may […]
- Princess of Wales in early stages of treatment for cancer (Category: Breaking News)
- China attacks ‘bandit logic’ of House vote on TikTok (Category: Breaking News)
- Teen killed following sword attack in London (Category: Breaking News)
- US call at UN for Gaza truce linked to hostages blocked (Category: Breaking News)
A 14-year-old boy has died after an attacker armed with a sword went on the rampage in north-east London. Police were called to reports of a car crashing into a house and people being stabbed in Hainault at about 07:00 BST. The boy was taken to hospital where he later died. Four other people, including […]
- Qantas investigates possible privacy breach on app (Category: Breaking News)
- Sydney church stabbing declared a ‘terrorist’ attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Princess of Wales in early stages of treatment for cancer (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Police say Sydney killer targeted women (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced a fuel price reduction, including the price of the widely used 92 Octane petrol. However, 92 Octane petrol was reduced by just Rs. 3 per litre while 95 Octane petrol was reduced by Rs. 20. The price of the widely used 92 Octane petrol was not reduced in the […]
- Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices revised (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Price of Petrol 92 Octane and 95 Octane reduced (Category: Breaking News)
A partnership between an Indian and a Russian firm has secured the management rights for the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota. The airport, once infamous as the “world’s emptiest airport” due to minimal flight activity, is now under the purview of Shaurya Aeronautics (Pvt) Ltd of India and Airports of Regions Management Company of […]
- Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Ensuring Maritime Security: India’s Strategic Response (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka should prevent Chinese vessel from reaching Hambantota port (Category: Breaking News)
- India seeks strategic partnership with Sri Lanka in maritime surveillance system expansion (Category: Breaking News)
- The Destiny Of China’s Colony Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A serving UK Metropolitan Police officer who assaulted an innocent man of Sri Lankan origin after mistaking him for a criminal has been spared jail, said a report published by The Independent. The report said: PC Jonathan Marsh, 34, had been called out to Atlanta Boulevard in Romford, east London, on 13 November 2022 after a medical […]
- SJB asks President to hold early general election (Category: Breaking News)
- President to broach devolution of police powers at APC today (Category: Breaking News)
- A fantastic prediction of an Aussie win (Category: Breaking News)
- Attanayake asks why govt. is protecting economic hitmen (Category: Breaking News)
Pressure was mounting from members of the public and elected officials for the chief of one of Canada’s biggest police forces to apologise for meeting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, Global Media of Canada said yesterday. Tamil Canadians, including Toronto city councillor Parthi Kandavel, are calling the visit “deeply upsetting to all Canadians.” Peel Regional Police Chief […]
- Canadian regional Police chief criticized for meeting Sri Lankan IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- Deshabadu Tennakoon, three others faulted by Supreme Court over torture (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks Canadian help to win over Tamil Diaspora (Category: Breaking News)
- Enough grounds for Sirisena’s arrest – lawyers (Category: Breaking News)
Wednesday 1st May, 2024 Another International Workers’ Day has dawned. Grand preparations have been made in this country to celebrate it amidst an unprecedented economic crisis. These celebrations, however, have little or nothing to do with workers; they have apparently everything to do with political parties and their leaders. The next presidential election is only […]
- Unions in govt.’s crosshairs (Category: Breaking News)
- Of that play sans protagonist (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites leaders of political parties to work together in May Day message (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day rallies across Sri Lanka tomorrow; Special notice from Police to organizers (Category: Breaking News)
by Reemus Fernando Sri Lanka will not be able to field their formidable men’s 4×400 metres relay quartet inclusive of the two fastest men in Asia in the 400 metres this season at the upcoming World Relays in Bahamas due to visa issues. The team inclusive of Aruna Dharshana, who has clocked the fastest time […]
- Dharshana and 400 metres sprinters lead yearend rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Nadeesha rises from Junior National 6th place to clinch Asian title (Category: Breaking News)
- Blow to SL medal hopes as Yupun withdraws from Asian Games (Category: Breaking News)
- Kalinga, Aruna, Nadeesha qualify for Asian Games finals (Category: Breaking News)
An election is approaching and all the political parties are ready to hammer and tongs at one another. Each promising the never-ending promises made over the years. All the trade unions will be split up and taken under the wing of each party to make sure they shout the loudest. Thus trade unions are robbed […]
- May Day commemoration ceremonies countrywide (Category: Breaking News)
- A separate May Day rally by a government group (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ready to commemorate May Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Pioneer Labour Leader Goonesinghe remembered (Category: Breaking News)
Arespected law firm in New Zealand, when advertising positions for apprentice lawyers, tends to overlook applications from graduates who have not attended top-ranked institutions. Hence, it becomes crucial for universities to achieve international high rankings. Beyond scenarios like job searches, there are several reasons why a higher ranking holds significance for a university: https://www.adsci...
- A people’s university and a national crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating challenges of dental education in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Dual roles of researchers in objectivism and subjectivism (Category: Breaking News)
- Role of scientists, professionals and intellectuals in guiding nation’s destiny (Category: Breaking News)
by AJA Abeynayake The Colombo High Court yesterday acquitted and discharged former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage in a money laundering case. The case was called before Colombo High Court Judge Nawarathne Marasinghe. Aluthgamage had been charged with failing to declare the source of funds used to purchase a luxury house worth approximately Rs. 27 million at Kynsey Road, Borella, during […...
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
- Message from a Cell Death (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-Match Melancholia (Category: Breaking News)
- Empire’s Enchantment (Category: Breaking News)
Having lost more wickets (4) than they hit boundaries (3) in the powerplay, Mumbai Indians were always going to struggle. Four of the first six overs cost a run a ball or less. Two of the last four suffered the same fate. A total of 144 did not look like it would be enough and […]
- Warner stars in landmark outing, Zampa’s class seals victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Ruturaj and Deshpande star as Chennai Super Kings hand Sunrisers Hyderabad a thumping (Category: Breaking News)
- Asalanka and Madushanka put Sri Lanka on top before first ODI is rained out (Category: Breaking News)
- Alyssa Healy, Annabel Sutherland lead clinical Australia to another series win (Category: Breaking News)
The government has decided to prohibit corporal punishment. Taking to ‘X’, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the Cabinet had approved amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to prohibit corporal punishment. Pointing out that UNCRC Article 19 urges protection against all forms of violence towards children, the President has said the Committee on […]
- Govt. plans to decriminalize LBGTQ (Category: Breaking News)
- Smacking causes aggression, study shows (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Advocates urge lawmakers to ban corporal punishment (Category: USA, North Carolina)
- UNICEF welcomes commencement of amendments to Children and Young Persons Ordinance (Category: Breaking News)
‘Public Debt Management Bill threat to democratic governance’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Opposition MP Charitha Herath yesterday (30) alleged that the controversial Public Debt Management Bill that had been tabled in Parliament last week was aimed at bringing public sector finance entirely under the Finance Minister. Claiming that UNP leader and President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his […]
- Ex-COPE Chairman alleges executive intervention in House committees (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe into country’s bankruptcy: Ex-COPE Chief going ahead with own inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
- Herath: COPE dissolution must not hinder probe into economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay order preventing President Ranil Wickremesinghe from nominating judges to the Supreme Court. The court has also blocked the Constitutional Council from nominating judges to the Supreme Court, except as Chief Justice. The interim order was issued in response to a petition submitted by a lawyer. The lawyer […]
- Supreme Court orders funds allocated for polls to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill inconsistent with Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Court dismisses petition challenging changes to SLFP constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Petitions filed accusing Finance Secretary of contempt of court (Category: Breaking News)
Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.30 p.m. 30 April 2024, valid for 01 May 2024 Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-Western provinces and in Gampaha, Colombo, Hambantota and Monaragala […]
- Heat Index at Caution level in Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Souther... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Northern, North-central and North-Western provinces and Gampaha, ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Northern, North-central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Western ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Northern and North-Western provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Anur... (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his World Labour Day message invited all political parties to join hands in charting a path towards a prosperous future for our nation. The full text of the President’s Labour Day Message: “On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at […]
- President's May Day Message (Category: Breaking News)
- It is crucial that we put the country first and not fall prey to narrow political interests at t... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
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