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Nalin Hewage: Land Before Politics, Bank Funds for Daughter’s Ceremony

Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has responded to recent reports about his assets, clarifying that the money in his bank accounts includes funds gifted to his daughter. “I saw reports based on the asset and liability declaration of mine that I have around...

Trump Adds $100,000 Fee for Skilled Worker Visa Applicants

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will add a $100,000 (£74,000) annual fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme for skilled foreign workers. Trump’s order mentions “abuse” of the programme and will restrict entry unless payment is made. Critics have long...
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Moratuwa Coroner Speaks on the Postmortem of Dunith Wellalage’s Father

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Two Special Courts to Expedite Bribery Cases

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Nalin Hewage: Land Before Politics, Bank Funds for Daughter’s Ceremony

Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has responded to recent reports about his...

Trump Adds $100,000 Fee for Skilled Worker Visa Applicants

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will add a $100,000...

“Is AKD the Reincarnation of Hitler?” Gammanpila Asks at UNP Anniversary

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila, speaking at the 79th anniversary celebrations of the...

Worker Who Failed to Report for Duty in Israel Brought Back to Sri Lanka

A Sri Lankan man who had travelled to Israel for employment in the construction...