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SL migrant workers in trouble due to UL delays
Korean Air to operate direct flights to Colombo
By Saman Indrajith
Korean Air will start direct flights to Colombo within two months, allowing Sri Lankan migrant workers to travel to South Korea direct, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara told Parliament on Wednesday (21).
He said that the South Korean government had agreed to commence direct flights following discussions.
The Minister said that Sri Lankan migrant workers had been facing many difficulties as the national carrier SriLankan Airlines flights were often delayed.
He said that within two weeks, Sri Lankan workers would be able to travel to South Korea via Singapore.
Nanayakkara said that several hundred Sri Lankan workers could not reach South Korea on time due to flight delays.
“Employers in the destination country are hesitant to accept them when they fail to arrive on time,” the Minister said.
The Minister made this announcement in response to a question posed by SLPP MP Dayasiri Jayasekera about flight delays affecting Sri Lankan workers travelling to South Korea.
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Fulfill our civic responsibility for a Cleaner Sri Lanka – An appeal to devotees visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
The Clean Sri Lanka programme respectfully urges all devotees visiting the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) for the veneration of the sacred relics, to avoid bringing non-biodegradable items, such as polythene and to prioritize cleanliness within and around the temple premises.
Visitors are kindly reminded to dispose of waste responsibly, using only the designated disposal areas.
As a flagship government programme, Clean Sri Lanka seeks to inspire a collective awakening in environmental, social and ethical consciousness, striving to uplift the nation towards a cleaner and more responsible society.
This programme places special emphasis on creating a waste-free environment and encouraging proper waste management practices.
In alignment with the commencement of the Siri Dalada Dekma (Sacred Relic exposition), a series of activities under the Clean Sri Lanka programme have been launched around the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic to support this cause
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The Republic of Korea Navy Ship Kang Gam Chan arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (22 Apr 25).
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
Kang Gam Chan is a 149.5m long Destroyer commanded by Captain Kuon Yong Gu, and is manned by a crew of 262.
The ship is scheduled to depart the island on 24 Apr.
The Vatican has announced the Pope’s funeral will take place on Saturday, 26 April at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST).
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