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The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment said that it was possible to recover a sum of more than Rs. 374.3 million by filing legal action against individuals who engaged in foreign job frauds and operating unlicensed job agencies, in the year 2025.
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The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment states that it has filed cases against individuals and unlicensed employment agencies involved in foreign employment fraud in the year 2025 and has recovered over Rs. 37.43 million from the victims.
Dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo, alors que les affrontements se poursuivent entre l'armée nationale, appuyée par les milices wazalendo, et les rebelles de l'AFC-M23, le président Félix Tshisekedi a effectué, lundi, une visite à Luanda, où il s'est entretenu avec son homologue angolais, João Lourenç…
Raju Kumar works as a delivery worker for Zomato, a leading Indian online food ordering platform, in India's capital, New Delhi.
Paps reported 2,200 consultations linked to sextortion as of November for the 2025 financial year, with most victims male and aged under 18
Officers of the Sri Lanka Police have contributed Rs. 50 million, equivalent to one day’s salary, to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
On the night of January 2, the United States attacked Venezuela and captured leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. According to the Cuban government, 32 people were killed in the operation. Meanwhile, politicians and representatives of the European Union and the United Nations have called for respect for …
Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said in Parliament yesterday (06), that the Government has paid special attention to implement a system where private sector and semi-government employees can receive their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) payments as a pension scheme throughout their lifetime after retiremen…
Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister, Dr. Upali Pannilage, said in Parliament yesterday that steps are being taken to introduce a pension scheme for all engaged in informal employment to live a happy retirement.
Chief Government Whip, Mass Media and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said in Parliament yesterday (06), that the salary anomalies faced by the staff of the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service has been resolved and their salaries have been increased after discussions held with the Finance Ministry last year.
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In der Nacht vom 2. auf den 3. Januar haben die USA Venezuela angegriffen und Machthaber Nicolás Maduro sowie seine Ehefrau Cilia Flores gefangen genommen. Bei dem Angriff wurden laut der kubanischen Regierung 32 Menschen getötet. Spitzenvertreter der Europäischen Union und der Vereinten Nationen (UN) forderten unte…
The Detroit-born actress once worked as a server between acting jobs, and went back to being a waitress during the writers’ strike in 2023
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The Wrestler star launched a GoFundMe account to avoid eviction from his Los Angeles home, saying ‘fame does not protect against hardship’
The government has already allocated Rs. 20 billion to fill job vacancies in the public service, said Minister of Labour and State Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath said that US$ 3.2 billion in revenue has been earned by Sri Lanka from tourism in 2025.
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) has renewed calls for the creation of safe and inclusive workplaces for women in Sri Lanka, free from Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH), while urging the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s Convention 190 (C190).
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath refuted claims that the Government has signed secret Defence Agreements with India and the United States.
Union Assurance PLC, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, has announced that its Annual Report for 2024, themed ‘Folds of Value’, has been honoured with the Silver Award in the Life Insurance category at the SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards 2024.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath stated that more than US$ 7 billion had been generated through Foreign Remittances in 2025.
Defence secretary said Kelly will be demoted from his retired military rank after Kelly and Democrats urged troops to refuse illegal orders
Others also receive a HK$500 bonus to mark the fast food giant’s 50th anniversary in the city, alongside price increases on select menu items
German workers earned a median gross income of €4,177 ($4,900) a study published on Friday showed — more than €1,200 less than Indian employees.
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