Sri Lankans stranded in Maldives return

Sri Lanka promotes homestay operators with loan scheme

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced the launch of a loan scheme for homestay operators across the country, in line with the Budget proposals for this year. All categories in the homestay sector namely homestays, homestay bungalows and rented apartments will be eligible for the loan scheme launched under the guidance of the Treasury and the SLTDA. The loans schemes, the SLTDA said, will help homestay operators upgrade their properties to attract more tourists. Developi

18 Jun, 2018

Panadura-Colombo, Moratuwa-Colombo private bus strike launched

Panadura-Colombo and Moratuwa-Colombo private bus operators launched a strike this morning, the Lanka Private Bus Operators Association said.

18 Jun, 2018

Over 7500 employed in state institutions above cadre positions

The Government has decided that the Secretaries to Ministries, Heads of Departments, Chairpersons, executive officers and Accountants of Government Institutions should take the responsibility of paying salaries to redundant workers they have employed in addition to the approved Cadre. At the same time, the Cabinet has also decided that making relevant statutory payments in time such as contributions to Employees Provident Fund and Employees Trust Fund of state corporations, statutory boards and

17 Jun, 2018