(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The story of a Sri Lankan worker, who migrated to Australia less than a decade ago and has become a millionaire now, has taken the internet by storm. At the age of 25, Vinul Karunaratne has made enough money to quit and shift full-time to doing gig jobs.
"‘From rags to riches,’ How a Sri Lankan worker became a millionaire in Australia at 25"Category: LOCAL
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Election Commission says that observers from eight countries have been invited to monitor the upcoming General Election.
"Observers from 8 countries invited for Gen. Election"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankans who have traveled to Lebanon for employment without registering with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have been granted an amnesty until January 08, 2025. This initiative allows unregistered migrant workers to rectify their status by registering at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon.
"Amnesty period for unregistered Lankan migrant workers in Lebanon"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship ‘PO LANG’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (Oct. 08).
"Chinese PLA Navy sail training warship ‘PO LANG’ arrives in Colombo"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Police Spokesman, DIG Nihal Thalduwa, confirmed that the security detail assigned to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, which includes 50 Special Task Force (STF) personnel, will remain intact for the time being.
"SECURITY DETAIL FOR EX-PRESIDENT RW TO REMAIN UNCHANGED, REVIEW PENDING"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura last afternoon (05) to pay homage and receive blessings.
"President receives blessings from Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka’s Third Review under the USD 2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, will be announced in due course.
"IMF acknowledges Sri Lanka’s progress, warns of ongoing vulnerabilities"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar says the political trauma Sri Lanka had to experience two years ago was a result of both internal and external factors.
"Sri Lanka’s “political trauma” driven by both internal and external factors – Indian FM"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Gavel Club FAPM of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka is proud to announce Spellbinder ’24, an esteemed public speaking competition that signifies a pivotal advancement from its predecessors, Spellbinder ’22 and Spellbinder ’23. Originally limited to intra-faculty contests, this year’s event expands its reach to an inter-university format, inviting talented speakers from across the nation to participate.
"Spellbinder ’24 Takes Public Speaking to New Heights"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in a discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Presidential Secretariat today (Oct. 04), marking the second day of talks with the President.
"2nd day of talks between the President & IMF"