The Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM), in collaboration with the Department of Samurdi Development, announces the launch of the ‘Sathkaraye Shrama Sena – Hotel Operations Multitasker Programme’ yesterday (3rd September, 2025).
This pioneering initiative is built on a strong Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model, bringing together the expertise of government institutions, private training providers, and industry stakeholders. The program is specially designed to develop the essential skills of the younger generation, preparing them as multi-skilled professionals to serve the fast-growing SME establishments in Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Currently, 35 franchise institutes covering all districts have joined hands with SLITHM under this program, ensuring wide access to training opportunities for youth across the country.
Key Highlights of the Programme includes: Public–Private Partnership model – combining government support with private sector innovation to maximize reach and quality.
NVQ Level 3 Certification – nationally recognized qualification upon successful completion.
On-the-job training opportunities – direct exposure to industry practices.
Nationwide promotion campaign – to encourage youth participation and awareness.
The number of Buddhist monks who were killed following the accident at the Na Uyana Theravada Buddhist Monastery (Na Uyana Aranya Senansenaya) in Pansiyagama, Melsiripura, Kurunegala currently stands at nine , with four injured, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi told Parliament this morning. He revealed that two of the injured Buddhist monks are being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU
Several shops were damaged in a major fire that broke out in a shop on the third floor of a building at First Cross Street in Pettah, Colombo, today evening.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, said that both inequality and poverty ought to be regarded as a worldwide catastrophe that requires urgent attention.
The opposition has renewed its demand for a long delayed forensic audit into the controversial e-visa deal, following the sentencing of former Controller General of Immigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, for contempt of court.
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