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AI to threaten 22.8 percent of employed people in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) shows that about 1.83 million Sri Lankan workers, or roughly 22.8 percent of the employed population, are in occupations that... और पढ़ें


Radiologist accused of sexually abusing foreign woman

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A foreign tourist has complained to the Galle police against a radiologist in a private hospital in Galle who is alleged to have sexually harassed her when she was referred to hi... और पढ़ें


Around 700 arrested daily over drug related offences: Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Around 700 persons are arrested daily over drug related offences, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today. Responding to a question raised by MP Chamindr... और पढ़ें


Not willing to answer questions on adverse effects of inferior quality coal without evidence: Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Claiming that the government is not willing to answer questions about any adverse effects that could result from using inferior quality coal for power generation, Environment Min... और पढ़ें


Cold weather triggers rise in viral illnesses

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The spread of several viral diseases is on the rise due to the prevailing cold weather conditions, Gampaha Hospital Senior Medical Officer Dr. Ravinda Udagamage warned. Speaking... और पढ़ें


SLAP hosts networking forum to empower regional printers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP), in collaboration with the Vavuniya District Printers Owners Co-Operative Society, successfully conducted a Strategic Networking Foru... और पढ़ें


Private sector minimum wage hiked to Rs. 30,000 from Jan 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The national minimum wage in the private sector will rise from Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 30,000, effective 1 January 2026, Labour Department Commissioner General Ms. H.M.D.N.K. Wataliyad... और पढ़ें


Government willing to accommodate debate on NCM against PM this week

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The government is ready to debate the no confidence motion on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Thursday and Friday this week, Chief Government Whip Nalinda Jayatissa told Par... और पढ़ें


1,000 Sri Lankan nurses to work in Israel next year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) plans to send 1,000 Sri Lankans to Israel for home-based nursing jobs in 2026. Eligible candidates include those who have comp... और पढ़ें


DM lead story comes to limelight in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The lead story of today's Daily Mirror titled 'AI to threaten 23.8 percent of employed people in Sri Lanka' came to the limelight in Parliament when Opposition MP Harsha de Silva... और पढ़ें