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She completed her law degree while working as a domestic helper in Singapore: Jayanthi Gamage has called her former employer Manjit Kour, who supported her ...
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Sri Lanka approves IMF-backed law to seize proceeds of crime: Sri Lanka has approved a new law backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) allowing the state ...
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Sri Lanka: Seven killed as motorsports race car hits crowd: The car ploughed into a crowd at the Fox Hill Supercross event, killing officials and spectators.
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Quick Glance: 7 Dead, 20 Injured in Sri Lanka Race Car Accident
- A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka, crashing into a crowd and resulting in seven fatalities and 20 injuries.
- The incident occurred in Diyatalawa, in the central tea-growing region, with thousands of spectators present.
- While the cause of the accident remains unclear, the police have initiated an investigation as one of the cars crashed into spectators and event officials.
- The race was halted after the 17th out of 24 scheduled events, where approximately 45,000 spectators had gathered at a Sri Lankan military academy circuit organized by the Sri Lankan army and Sri Lanka Automobile Sports.
Exclusive: China's Sinopec charts global expansion with refinery in rival India's backyard
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Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as govt rejects bondholders' proposal
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6 sixes in an over in T20s: Nepal's Dipendra Airee becomes 3rd player to accomplish feat - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Dipendra Singh Airee Makes History in T20Is
- Dipendra Singh Airee became only the third player to hit six sixes in an over in a T20I against Qatar.
- Airee scored 64 runs in 21 balls, including three fours and seven sixes.
- Airee previously held the record for the fastest T20I fifty in nine balls against Mongolia.
- Airee also hit five sixes in one over and one more in the next over, hitting sixes in consecutive balls.
Sri Lankan Police Investigate After Race Car Crashes Into Crowd, Killing 7 and Injuring 20
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Sri Lanka introduces new e-visa requirements for travelers: Sri Lanka has introduced a new e-visa requirement for all tourists and business travelers entering ...
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At least 7 dead after car drives into spectators at Sri Lanka motor race : At least seven people were killed and another 21 wounded when a race car ploughed into ...
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IMF ready to support Sri Lanka's discussions with bondholders: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka's discussions with ...
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Our aging and low-income workforce needs a broader tax break: The earned income tax credit is a policy proven to boost economic stability for low-income workers ...
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China and India vie for influence in Sri Lanka: Chinese energy giant SINOPEC is setting its sights on Sri Lanka's energy market. They plan to build a $4 ...
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Anger at the commission: Klingbeil calls for a higher minimum wage: 41 cents this year and a further 41 cents from 2025: after a long dispute and a blockade by ...
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We are super excited, says Sharafu after UAE qualify for Asia Cup - News | Khaleej Times
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Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag: COLOMBO -- Having hit a roadblock with international bondholders, uncertainty looms over ...
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Sri Lanka’s lost revolution: On July 9, 2022, Sri Lankans protesting the regime of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa shocked the world when they stormed the executive ...
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House progressives unveil 2025 agenda : The Congressional Progressive Caucus will continue to focus on increasing the minimum wage and lowering the cost of ...
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Fast-food businesses hiking prices because of higher minimum wage sound like Gordon Gekko
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
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TJ Maxx applicant in disbelief after learning of $12 minimum wage: 'Not taking that f--king job'
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing: The request comes less than two weeks after a court in Argentina held Iran responsible for the 1994 ...
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Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
Major Burger King California franchisee adding order kiosks over $20 wage: The franchisee, who owns about 180 fast-food restaurants in California ...
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Quick Glance: Major Burger King California Franchisee Introduces Order Kiosks Due to $20 Wage Impact
- Harsh Ghai stated in an early April interview that 25% of his restaurants already have kiosks, with the remaining 75% set to be equipped within the next 30 to 60 days.
- The new minimum wage for limited-service restaurant chains with at least 60 nationwide locations took effect on April 1, standing 25% higher than California's general minimum wage of $16 per hour.
- Ghai plans to offset the higher labor costs by implementing measures such as reducing work hours, introducing kiosks, and halting the development of new restaurants.
- Fast-food chains are accelerating the deployment of order kiosks in US locations to cut labor costs, with the introduction becoming more pressing due to California's new $20 minimum wage.
How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage
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United Nations pushes justice for Sri Lanka's Easter victims: The United Nations on Sunday urged Sri Lanka to bridge its "accountability deficit" and ...
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Summer holiday ideas 2024: Malaysia, Sri Lanka for sun and sea, Euro 2024, Olympic Games in Paris, escapes from the heat
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Gov. Newsom and California show why liberals can't be trusted with the economy: It was only a matter of time before California's economy reacted to failed tax ...
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Iran Rescues 21 Sri Lankan Crew From Sinking Ship In Gulf Of Oman: Report: The Cook Islands-flagged vessel carrying oil went down about 50 kilometres (30 miles) ...
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Ayabonga Khaka will become first black woman to reach 100 Proteas caps: Not many South African cricket players get to play 100 internationals ...
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California just hiked minimum wage for fast food workers. Some restaurants are replacing them with kiosks
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How the Katchatheevu Island Controversy Impacts India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ Diplomacy
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Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms: Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday (April 19) said it will roll back requirements ...
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Quick Glance: Google to Remove Minimum Wage and Benefits Rules for Suppliers and Staffing Firms
- Alphabet Inc's Google will roll back requirements for U.S. suppliers and staffing firms to pay their employees at least $15 an hour and provide health insurance and other benefits.
- These updates are designed to comply with shifting U.S. and global labor regulations related to contingent workers.
- The company is committed to ensuring vendors and staffing firms prioritize safe working conditions and compliance with legal standards.
- This decision follows the U.S. National Labor Relations Board's ruling that Google is considered a 'joint employer' of workers from staffing firm Cognizant Technology Solutions.
'I spent £416 on dream Maldives holiday - it's cheaper than people think': Natasha Whitley, 28, had planned a trip to Sri Lanka but - having realised the ...
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$25 McDonald's bundle in viral video draws blame for California minimum wage hike
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In-N-Out makes price pledge with California minimum wage law, as others raise rates, slash staff
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Chipotle says its Autocado robots are coming soon: The fast food chain also said during its first-quarter earnings call that it raised prices by 7% in California ...
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Quick Glance: Chipotle lifts annual sales forecast despite uncertainties
- Chipotle raised its full-year sales forecast due to resilient demand for burritos and rice bowls despite higher menu prices.
- The company anticipates mid-to-high-single digit percentage growth in comparable restaurant sales for 2024.
- Chipotle implemented price hikes to protect its profit margin from increased ingredient costs like beef and avocados.
- Chipotle's adjusted profit in the first quarter came in at $13.37 per share, surpassing estimates of $11.68.
Martin Lewis issues warning to 365,000 'underpaid' workers: The Money Saving Expert founder has urged those on minimum wage to check their pay slips
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‘Pay day every day’ may become Shangri-La Group, BPOs’ secret to happy employees: The Shangri-La Group is the first hotel chain in the Philippines to offer the ...
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Change abounds: May 2024 brings a wealth of innovations for consumers: In May 2024, consumers will face some changes that will impact various areas of everyday ...
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ITC Hotels makes first overseas check-in with Colombo property: Slated to open in 2017 after the groundbreaking took place in November 2014 ...
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Feds to require more staff in nursing homes. Most in St. Louis area don't meet the bar.
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
The Tamil repatriate voter who opposes the BJP because of the CAA and NRC: His family returned to India 50 years ago. Today, they are terrified of being rendered ...
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New minimum wage announcement not feasible in May – Labour: THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, on Thursday, frowned on the non-completion of negotiations on a ...
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Changes for consumers in May: minimum wage, bio-diesel, fines, AI: May not only brings with it many holidays, but also some changes for consumers ...
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Sri Lanka leases Chinese-built Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l Airport to Indian, Russian firms amid debt woes
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Seattle council may make U-turn on delivery drivers’ pay as fees increase: The proposed changes are the clearest example yet of the political pendulum swing in ...
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Studying abroad: Why students in Sri Lanka are applying to Canadian, U.S. and U.K. universities
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Gifhorn district construction site work ban control undeclared work: Several companies were examined during checks regarding illegal work, minimum wages and ...
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Swiss extend support for Sri Lankan adoptees wishing to trace roots: With around seventy people having already benefitted from the programme ...
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Martin Lewis' MSE reveals eight ways 365,000 people are being underpaid: As Brits continue to struggle through a cost-of-living crisis, MoneySavingExpert Martin ...
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Editorial: DC elites should try living on an average wage: When was the last time Joe Biden bought a loaf of bread? The president has people for that ...
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EPA WANTS MINIMUM WAGES ACT AMENDED: One union is calling for the urgent amendment to Security Industry Sectorial Order within the Minimum Wages Act.
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Labour decries non-completion of minimum wage negotiations: The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, on Thursday, frowned at the non-completion of negotiations on a ...
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Lagos workers earn minimum of N70,000 since January – Sanwo-Olu: The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that workers have been enjoying ...
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California's quest for America’s highest wage could be victim of past wins: The Golden State has boosted fast food and health care pay. A minimum wage is tougher ...
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Costco's quirky rule means the new CFO won't get a parking spot at HQ: The selection process for company parking spots prizes tenure over seniority.
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Man behind Sri Lanka-M'sia child smuggling racket arrested: M'sian children's birth certificates are used to get passports then used by Sri Lankan children.
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Sri Lanka & Bangladesh look east: The shifting sands of the South Asian trade landscape may be worthy of some serious reflection for India's regional trade ...
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Employers are using zero-hours contracts to cut wage bills, study finds: Research by Resolution Foundation will increase calls for reform of UK workers’ rights
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Foreign Office refuses to share details of Cameron’s work on China: The department will not reveal whether the foreign secretary has recused himself from parts ...
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Paid articlePaid California Burger King franchisee to expedite self-serve kiosks rollout over $20 wage law
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Jabal Akhdar records 31mm rainfall in a day: MAFWR: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has stated that Jabal Akhdar recorded the highest ...
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Maine governor vetoes bill to create a minimum wage for agricultural workers: Maine’s Democratic governor has vetoed a bill to establish a minimum hourly wage ...
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P&O Ferries seafarers told they will benefit from new French pay rules: Rivals had feared P&O could challenge legislation closing loopholes that allowed low ...
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Happy Ram Navami 2024: 20+ Best wishes, greetings, and WhatsApp messages to share with friends and family
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Quick Glance: Historic Event: Fusion of Science and Celebration at Ram Lalla's Surya Tilak
- The Surya Tilak ceremony for Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir was a remarkable event that signified a significant turn after 500 years. Followers gathered to witness the event on the auspicious day of Ram Navami as the temple doors opened early in the morning. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust extended the darshan period, stressing that no special arrangements were made for the day.
- During the Surya Abhishek or Surya Tilak ceremony, the sun's rays delicately touched the forehead of Ram Lalla. This remarkable occurrence was enabled by a sophisticated mechanism involving mirrors and lenses, symbolizing deep reverence. Developed by researchers from IIT-Roorkee, the device precisely directed sunlight onto the deity at noon, showcasing precision and devotion.
- At the Ram Navami festival, followers could engage in darshan from the early hours of the morning, commencing with the Shringaar Aarti of Ram Lalla at 5 a.m. Offerings were presented at the temple exit after the Shayan Aarti. Emphasis was placed on securely storing belongings outside the temple premises to facilitate the darshan process.
- Ram Janmabhoomi is celebrating a grand event for the second time after the pran pratishtha ceremony. Ram Navami is being celebrated with grandeur at Ram Mandir, featuring offerings of 56 types of bhog, prasad, and panjiri. Chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das affirmed that all arrangements for the celebration are overseen by the Trust, with Ram Navami being joyously commemorated.
Should you tip? Heck yeah! Should you have to? No | Commentary: Maxwell: The rise of controversial 'service charges' at Orlando restaurants prompts ...
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MPs renew push for minimum wage: Social protection includes policies and programmes aiming at preventing or protecting people from vulnerability ...
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Soaring gas prices hit $7.29 a gallon in California town: 'Above the federal hourly minimum wage'
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'I'm excited to challenge myself': Test spinner turns to a new state in search of greater opportunities
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Indian restaurant serving 'Bombay bottomless brunch' to open in city centre: Dil Se replaces Armani in the Mailbox and will focus on south Indian food
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Record High Wages Amidst Economic Challenges: Record-high wages in Poland's corporate sector amid economic challenges. Resilient labor market and industrial ...
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McDonald's Just Made a Bittersweet Announcement, and It's the Start of a New Era: Funny how the world works sometimes, isn't it?
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California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...
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Elfingen “My Spicy Kitchen” combines Indian and Swiss cuisine: Donald Kathirgamanathan from Elfingen has set up his own catering business “My Spicy Kitchen” ...
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Solon seeks urgency on proposed legislated wage hike: More than a week before Labor Day, a lawmaker called on his fellow legislators at the House of ...
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The fried chicken is in New York. The cashier is in the Philippines.: The workers, all based in the Philippines and projected onto flat-screen monitors via Zoom ...
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Ron DeSantis: High School coaches need a pay raise: Florida governor Ron DeSantis says his state's high school coaches should be paid more ...
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Motorsport disaster: racing car crashes into spectators - 7 dead!: A racing car left the track and crashed into a crowd of spectators, causing a catastrophe.
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7 dead, 20 injured after car veers off race track in Sri Lanka: A racing car veered off the track during a competition in
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