Over 1400 remand prisoners to be freed

CEB warns of serious crisis if tariffs not increased

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today warned of a serious crisis if the demand for an?increase in electricity tariffs is not approved.?? The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is to announce, on Wednesday, its decision over a request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board to increase tariffs. The matter was discussed when the National Council met today (13) under the chairmanship of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. While the Ceylon Electri

13 Feb, 2023

Foxconn unrest manifestation of volatile labour market in China

Apple?s manufacturing partner Foxconn, based in central province of China, Zhengzhou, is also known as the ?iPhone city? as it makes nearly half of the world?s iPhones. During the busiest season of the year, when Apple launches a new model, Foxconn often offers extra pay and bonuses to ensure that its assembly chain functions properly. With the increased demand and a rapidly expanding service sector, workers and college students take on heavy workloads, skip holidays, and adhere to a strict sche

13 Feb, 2023

Sri Lankan woman found dead under Turkey quake debris

A Sri Lankan woman was found dead under the debris following the earthquake in Turkey, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Turkey said today. Ambassador Hasanthi Urugodawatte Dissanayake said that the 64-year-old Sri Lankan woman was found buried under the debris in Kahramanmara?, Turkey. She was initially reported missing and un-contactable. The woman is said to be a resident of Kandy and had moved to Turkey 20 years ago. (Colombo Gazette)

12 Feb, 2023