At the National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS), we are committed to providing exceptional support and guidance to our students, stakeholders, and the public. To enhance your experience and provide instant, accurate assistance, we proudly introduce Nily, our dedicated AI-powered customer support assistant. Nily is here to help you navigate all things related to NILS with friendliness, professionalism, and efficiency.

Who is Nily?

Nily is not just any chatbot — she is a smart, responsive virtual assistant specially designed by the NILS IT Unit to answer your questions about our institute, courses, programs, and services. Whether you want to know about labour law courses, diploma registrations, upcoming workshops, or how to access our student portal, Nily is your go-to guide available 24/7!

Unlike generic AI assistants, Nily’s expertise is deeply rooted in the National Institute of Labour Studies’ mission and offerings, ensuring that every response is relevant, accurate, and aligned with our values.

What Can Nily Do for You?

Nily is equipped to provide quick and clear answers on a variety of topics, including:

• Course Information: Detailed descriptions of diploma, certificate, and short-term courses offered by NILS, including Human Resource Management, Labour Law and Industrial Relations, Public Procurement, Business Management, and more.
• Registration Guidance: How to find course registration links, enrollment steps, and important deadlines.
• Payment Procedures: Step-by-step instructions for paying course fees conveniently through the GovPay online platform.
• Program Schedules: Updates on upcoming seminars, workshops, and training programs.
• Research and Publications: Information on the latest studies, surveys, and publications by NILS.
• Consultancy Services: How organizations can benefit from NILS expert consultancy in labour law and industrial relations.
• Contact Details: Providing relevant contact numbers and emails for further assistance.
• General Queries: Instant replies to common questions about NILS operations.

Nily ensures that your questions are answered promptly, so you don’t have to wait during busy office hours or navigate complex websites.

The Technology Behind Nily

Introduced in-house by the ICT Office of NILS, Mr. Lakshan Vidanapathirana, with the guidance of the Director General, the Assistant Director, and the dedicated staff of NILS, Nily represents a cutting-edge AI solution designed specifically to meet the needs of our institute.

By combining natural language processing with in-depth knowledge of labour studies and training programs, Nily can understand your queries in everyday language and respond with clarity and precision.

As a government institution, NILS values transparency and accuracy. Nily is committed to providing information authorized by NILS, while always prioritizing user confidentiality. However, as with any AI chatbot, Nily may occasionally make mistakes.

Why Use Nily?

• Available Anytime: Get assistance 24/7, whether you are planning your career, checking course details late at night, or need quick help during weekends.
• Efficient Support: Nily cuts through the noise and delivers concise, helpful answers, saving you time.
• Trustworthy Information: Responses are based on verified data from NILS official resources.
• Friendly Interaction: Nily communicates with a warm, professional tone to make your experience pleasant.
• Guided Navigation: If your question requires human intervention or specific contacts, Nily guides you on how to connect with the right staff.

How to Access Nily

Nily is integrated directly into the official NILS website and social media platforms. You can start chatting with Nily by clicking the chat icon on nils.gov.lk, or www.nils.lk 

Whether you are a prospective student, current enrollee, employer, or researcher, Nily is here to support your journey with NILS.

Nily’s Role in Supporting NILS’ Mission

The National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) plays a vital role in Sri Lanka by promoting industrial peace, labour law awareness, and human resource development. Founded in 2007 and governed under the Ministry of Labour, NILS offers government-recognized qualifications and training to empower the workforce.

Nily complements this mission by:

• Facilitating easy access to educational opportunities.
• Enhancing communication between NILS and the public.
• Supporting continuous professional development across sectors.
• Reducing barriers to information for all stakeholders.

With Nily, NILS embraces digital innovation to make learning and professional growth accessible to everyone, anytime.

Looking Ahead: Nily’s Continuous Improvement

As technology evolves, so will Nily. The NILS IT Unit continuously updates Nily’s knowledge base and capabilities to reflect new courses, policy changes, and user feedback. Our goal is to ensure Nily remains your trusted companion for all labour study needs.

Contact NILS

For further assistance beyond Nily’s scope or for personal support, please contact NILS directly:

• Phone: 011 2786548 / 071 7957777 (Hotline available on WhatsApp)
• Email: info@nils.lk
• Address: 2nd Floor, Labour Secretariat, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka

Conclusion

Nily represents NILS’ commitment to blending tradition with innovation—providing quality education and training in labour studies while making information and support accessible through modern technology.

We invite you to experience the ease and convenience of interacting with Nily, your friendly AI assistant, as you shape your future with NILS.

Terms & Conditions for Using Nily – The AI Assistant

By using Nily, the AI-powered virtual assistant of the National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS), you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Nature of Information

• Nily provides general guidance and information related to NILS courses, programs, services, and related topics.
• Information shared by Nily is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal, financial, or professional advice.

2. Accuracy of Responses

• While Nily is designed to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Nily may occasionally make mistakes, omissions, or misinterpret queries.
• NILS does not guarantee that all responses generated by Nily will be completely accurate, complete, or error-free.

3. No Legal Validity

• Information provided by Nily is not legally binding and cannot be used as an official or legal document.
• For legally valid documents, policies, or confirmations, please contact NILS directly through official channels.

4. Limitation of Liability

• NILS, its staff, and developers shall not be held responsible or liable for any decisions, actions, losses, or damages arising from reliance on information provided by Nily.
• Users are strongly advised to verify critical information with NILS before making decisions or taking action.

5. Data Privacy & Confidentiality

• Nily is designed to respect user confidentiality and does not intentionally collect or share personal data without consent.
• However, users are advised not to share sensitive personal or financial information through the chatbot.

6. Human Assistance

• If Nily cannot address your query, or if you require official confirmation, Nily will guide you to connect with the appropriate NILS staff member.
• Always rely on official NILS communication for final confirmation of important matters.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Nily is a developing technology and will be continuously updated to improve accuracy and usefulness.
• NILS reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Decent Work Project (Thalawakale Plantation) conducted by the National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) was featured on ITN Tamil News.

The event, held on 26th August 2025, was graced by Mr. S. M. Piyatissa, Secretary to the Ministry of Labour, as the Chief Guest.

We are proud to see this important initiative, which empowers plantation communities through decent work practices, highlighted at the national level.

We’re pleased to announce that you can now conveniently pay your National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) course fees through the GovPay online platform.

How to Pay:

Please follow these steps carefully:

1. Organization Name: Select “National Institute of Labour Studies”.
2. Service Reference Number: Enter your correct registration number (e.g., C/25/BME/XX). If you don’t have it, contact your program coordinator.
3. Reason for Payment / Additional Payment Details: Enter your Programme name and your full name (e.g., Diploma in Business Management 2025 English – A B C Perera).

Access GovPay through:

• Partnered Banks: Amana Bank, Bank of Ceylon, Cargills Bank, Commercial Bank, DFCC Bank, Hatton National Bank, National Development Bank, National Savings Bank, Nations Trust Bank, Pan Asia Bank, People’s Bank, Sampath Bank.
• FinTech Applications: FriMi, Genie, Helakuru (via HelaPay), iPay.

Important: Submit Your Payment Slip!

After making your payment, you must upload your payment slip immediately via the NILS Student Portal to confirm your payment.

• How to use Student Portal: https://nils.gov.lk/?p=1219

For any questions or support, please contact NILS directly.

General Path (for most banks and FinTechs):

• Login to your app.
• Look for a “Payments,” “Bill Payments,” or “Transfers” section.
• Within that section, search for “Government Payments” or “GovPay.”
• Select “National Institute of Labour Studies” as the organization.

Specific Paths (where information is available or typical):

Partnered Banks:

• Amana Bank:
  • Login to the Amana Bank Mobile Banking app.
  • Look for a “Payments” or “Bill Payments” option.
  • Navigate to “Government Payments” or “GovPay.”
• Bank of Ceylon (BOC SmartPay Mobile App):
  • Login to the BOC SmartPay app.
  • Go to “Bill Payments.”
  • Select “Government Payments,” then “GovPay.”
• Cargills Bank:
  • Login to the Cargills Bank app.
  • Likely found under “Payments” or “Bill Payments,” then “Government Payments” or “GovPay.”
• Commercial Bank (ComBank Digital App):
  • Login to the ComBank Digital app.
  • Navigate to the “Government Payments” menu or “Payments”/”Bill Payments” section.
  • Select “GovPay.”
• DFCC Bank (DFCC Virtual Wallet):
  • Login to the DFCC Virtual Wallet app.
  • Look for “Bill Payments” or “Government Payments.” (DFCC mentions online banking as a confirmed path, so mobile app should follow similar logic).
• Hatton National Bank (HNB Digital Banking App):
  • Login to the HNB Digital Banking app.
  • “GovPay” is explicitly enabled via LankaPay Online Payment Platform. Look for it under “Payments” or “Government Payments.”
• National Development Bank (NDB Neos Online Banking):
  • Login to the NDB app.
  • Expect to find it under “Payments” or “Government Payments.” (NDB Neos online banking is listed, so the app should mirror).
• National Savings Bank (NSBPay App):
  • Login to the NSBPay App.
  • Look for a “Payments” or “Bill Payments” section, then likely “Government Payments” or “GovPay.”
• Nations Trust Bank (Nations Direct Mobile App):
  • Login to the Nations Direct Mobile app.
  • “GovPay” is available for government payments. Look under “Bill Payments” or a dedicated “Government Payments” section.
• Pan Asia Bank:
  • Login to the Pan Asia Bank app.
  • Look for “Payments” or “Bill Payments,” then “Government Payments” or “GovPay.”
• People’s Bank (People’s Wave Mobile Banking App):
  • Login to the People’s Wave app.
  • Navigate to “Payment Services” or “Utility Bill Payment Services.”
  • Look for “Government Payments” or “GovPay” within these options.
• Sampath Bank (Sampath Vishwa Retail):
  • Login to the Sampath Vishwa Retail app.
  • Look for “Payments” or “Bill Payments,” then “Government Payments” or “GovPay.”

FinTech Applications:

• FriMi:
  • Login to the FriMi app.
  • While specific navigation for GovPay isn’t detailed, look under “Payments” or “Bill Payments” for a “Government Payments” or “GovPay” option.
• Genie:
  • Login to the Genie App.
  • Look for the “GovPay” icon on the app’s home screen or click the ‘Pay’ button, which will then show “GovPay” as another Bill category.
• Helakuru (via HelaPay):
  • Access HelaPay through the Helakuru app.
  • Look for “Payments” or “Government Payments” within HelaPay, then select “GovPay.”
• iPay:
  • Login to the iPay app.
  • Look for “Payments” or “Bill Payments.”
  • Within those sections, you should find “Government Payments” or “GovPay.”

Important Note: App interfaces can change with updates. If you can’t find it immediately, look for terms like “Payments,” “Bill Payments,” “Government Payments,” or “GovPay” within the app’s menu or search function. If you’re still stuck, contacting your bank’s customer support.

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First Page Overview – www.nils.gov.lk 

Click on NILS STUDENT PORTAL

The NILS Student Portal homepage is divided into two sections:

1. New Student Section

2. Current Students Section

New Student Section

New Student Registration:

Use the “New Student Registration” button if you are a new student.

You will need a Pay and Get Registration Number to proceed.

After clicking the button, fill in your details as required to complete the registration process.

Current Students Section

Online Payment Portal:

Current students can access the Online Payment Portal by clicking the designated button.

This will take you to the NILS Payment Portal for slip submission.

Payment Slip Submission Process

In the Payment Portal, you will find buttons for specific programs:

1. Diploma Payment

2. Certificate Course Payment

3. 1 Day, 2 Day, 3 Day, 4 Day, 5 Day, and Other Programs

Example for Diploma Students:

Click the Diploma Payment button.

This will navigate you to the Diploma Payment Slip Submission Portal.

Upload your payment slip here.

After Submission

Our team will review your payment slip.

If there are any errors, we will notify you for corrections.

That’s all you need to do!

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our E-Calendar—a revolutionary step towards streamlining and digitalizing our workflow!

The E-Calendar was inaugurated by:

• Hon. Anil Jayantha Fernando – Minister of Labour
• Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe – Deputy Minister of Labour
• Mr. S.M. Piyathissa – Secretary, Ministry of Labour

This innovative platform will help you organize, coordinate, and manage events efficiently, marking a new era of productivity and collaboration.

Add the E-Calendar to your home screen:

1. Visit https://nils.gov.lk/?page_id=1075.
2. Click the “Add to Home Screen” button.

It’s simple, easy, and doesn’t take up much mobile storage space!

The E-Calendar was design and developed by Mr. Lakshan Vidanapathirana, ICT Officer at NILS.

Video Credits

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following creators for their inspiring content, which brought our calendar animation to life:

• Buddika 360 – SIGIRIYA The Ancient Kingdom Trailer 2019
• Malinda Bandara – Sorabora Wewa, Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka
• Michael Mccoll – Epic Drone and Nine Arches Bridge – Ella, Sri Lanka
• Sri Lankan Experience Zone – The Pottery of Sri Lanka
• WHATAMENON FILMS – Ceylon Tea: Film 5 – Unchanged Magic
• Sri Lanka Travel Hub – Galle Dutch Fort Drone Video
• Sri Lankan Experience Zone – Sri Lankan Traditional Handloom Experience
• GRI Tires – Sri Lanka Natural Rubber Plantation
• RAJADHANI TV SRILANKA – Sri Lankan Fishing Industry
• Magma Gems & Magma Travels – Nature of the Gem Mining Industry in Sri Lanka
• Nadun Jayantha Photography – OMEGA LINE LTD Company Profile
• Case For Change – Giving Sri Lankan Farmers the Recipe for Success

Special Thanks to

Mr. W. M. Prahas Vichakshana, Co-Founder of Nanobotz IT Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.

For any copyright issues, please email us at: nilsithelpdesk@gmail.com

Thank you for showcasing the beauty, culture, and innovation of Sri Lanka!

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone!

Press Release

National Institute of Labour Studies  – Diploma Award Ceremony 2024

The National Institute of Labour Studies, which operates under the Ministry of Labour, is an established statutory institution founded under the National Institute of Labour Studies Act No. 2010/12. It conducts training programs focusing on various areas, including Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Productivity, Labour Laws, and Social Dialogue, targeting the workforce and employers. Accordingly, it offers diploma courses, certificate courses, and short-term programs, and all arrangements have been made to hold the Diploma Award Ceremony – 2024. The details of the event are as follows:

• Date: 24^th December 2024
• Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Venue: Main Hall, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
• Presided by: Mr.Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour, and Mr.Mahinda Jayasinghe, Deputy Minister of Labour

During this Diploma Award Ceremony, 375 recipients will be awarded diplomas for the following courses:

• Diploma in Labour Law and Industrial Relations
• Diploma in Practical Applications of Labour Law
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Public Procurement and Contract Administration

Additionally, 300 individuals who completed the professional certificate courses targeting the staff of foreign employment agencies and health professionals will also be awarded certificates on the same day.

Through this initiative, the National Institute of Labour Studies continues to produce professionals who contribute to national development by maintaining industrial harmony and peace.

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                                      මාධ්‍ය නිවේදනය

ජාතික ශ්‍රම අධ්‍යයන ආයතනයේ ඩිප්ලෝමා ප්‍රදානෝත්සවය – 2024

කම්කරු අමාත්‍යංශය යටතේ ඇති ජාතික ශ්‍රම අධ්‍යයන ආයතනය අංක 2010 / 12 දරණ ජාතික ශ්‍රම අධ්‍යයන පනත යටතේ ස්ථාපිත ව්‍යවස්ථාපිත ආයතනයකි. ශ්‍රම බලකාය සහ සේවා යෝජකයින් ඉලක්ක කර ගනිමින් කාර්මික සබඳතා, මානව සම්පත් කළමනාකරණය, ඵලදායීතාවය, කම්කරු නීති සහ සමාජ කතිකාවත යනාදී ක්ෂේත්‍ර ගණනාවක දැනුවත් කිරීම සඳහා පුහුණු පාඨමාලා පවත්වනු ලබයි. ඒ අනුව ඩිප්ලෝමා, සහතිකපත්‍ර සහ කෙටිකාලීන පාඨමාලා පවත්වන අතර ඊට අදාළ ඩිප්ලෝමා ප්‍රදානෝත්සවය – 2024 පැවැත්වීමට සියලුම කටයුතු සංවිධානය කර ඇත. ඩිප්ලෝමා ප්‍රදානෝත්සවයට අදාළ විස්තර පහත පරිදි වේ.

• දිනය – 2024/12/24
• වේලාව – පෙ.ව 09.30 – 1.00
• ස්ථානය – බණ්ඩාරනායක අනුස්මරණ සම්මන්ත්‍රණ ශාලාවේ ප්‍රධාන ශාලාව
• ප්‍රධානත්වය – කම්කරු අමාත්‍ය අනිල් ජයන්ත ප්‍රනාන්දු මැතිතුමා සහ කම්කරු නියෝජ්‍ය අමාත්‍ය මහින්ද ජයසිංහ මැතිතුමා

මෙම ඩිප්ලෝමා ප්‍රදානෝත්සවයේ දී පහත පාඨමාලාවන්ට අදාළ ඩිප්ලෝමාධාරින් 375 කට  ඩිප්ලෝමා සහතික පත්‍ර ලබාදෙනු ඇත.

•  කම්කරු නීති හා කාර්මික සබඳතා පිළිබඳ ඩිප්ලෝමාව
• කම්කරු නීතියේ ප්‍රායෝගික යෙදීම් පිළිබඳ ඩිප්ලෝමාව
• මානව සම්පත් කළමනාකරණ ඩිප්ලෝමාව
• ව්‍යාපාර පරිපාලනය පිළිබඳ ඩිප්ලෝමාව
• රාජ්‍ය ප්‍රසම්පාදනය හා කොන්ත්‍රාත් පරිපාලනය පිළිබඳ ඩිප්ලෝමාව

තවද සෞඛ්‍ය වෘත්තිකයන් යන විදේශ රැකියා නියෝජිත ආයතනවල කාර්ය මණ්ඩලය ඉලක්ක කර ගනිමින් පැවැත්වූ වෘත්තිමය සහතිකපත්‍ර පාඨමාලා ලාභීන් 300 කට ද එදින සහතික පත්‍ර ලබා දෙනු ඇත.

කාර්මික සාමය සහ සංහිඳියාව පවත්වා ගනිමින් ජාතික සංවර්ධනයට උරදෙන වෘත්තිකයින් බිහි කිරීමට මේ අනුව ජාතික ශ්‍රම අධ්‍යයන ආයතනය කටයුතු කර ඇත.

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ஊடக வெளியீடு

தேசிய தொழில் கற்கைகள் நிறுவகத்தின் டிப்ளோமா சான்றிதழ் வழங்கும் விழா – 2024

தொழில் அமைச்சின் கீழ் செயல்படும் தேசிய தொழில் கற்கைகள் நிறுவகம் 2010/12 ஆம் ஆண்டு சட்டத்தின் கீழ் நிறுவப்பட்ட சட்டபூர்வமான நிறுவகம் ஆகும். தொழிலாளர் சமூகம் மற்றும் சேவை வழங்குநர்களை இலக்கு வைத்து, தொழில்துறை உறவுகள், மனிதவள முகாமைத்துவம், உற்பத்தித்திறன், தொழிலாளர் சட்டங்கள் மற்றும் சமூக உரையாடல் உள்ளிட்ட பல துறைகளில் விழிப்புணர்வை  அளிக்கும் பயிற்சிகளை  வழங்குகின்றது. அதன்படி, டிப்ளோமா பாடநெறிகள், சான்றிதழ் பாடநெறிகள் மற்றும் குறுகிய கால பாட நெறிகள்  நிறுவகம்  மூலம் நடாத்தபட்டு வருகின்றன.  அந்தவகையில்  2024 ஆம்  ஆண்டிற்கான   டிப்ளோமா சான்றிதழ்  வழங்கும் விழாவிற்கான  சகல  ஏற்பாடுகளும் செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளன. 

டிப்ளோமா சான்றிதழ் வழங்கும் விழாவின் விபரங்கள் பின்வருமாறு:

• திகதி : 2024/12/24
• நேரம் : காலை 9:30 முதல்  பிற்பகல் 1:00 வரை
• இடம் : பண்டாரநாயக்கா ஞாபகார்த்த சர்வதேச மாநாட்டு மண்டபம் (BMICH)
• தலைமை : தொழில் அமைச்சர் திரு.அனில் ஜயந்த பெர்னாண்டோ மற்றும் தொழில் பிரதி அமைச்சர்  திரு.மகிந்த ஜயசிங்க அவர்களின் பங்கேற்புடன்  நடைபெறவுள்ளது.

அதன்படி டிப்ளோமா சான்றிதழ் வழங்கும் விழாவிற்கு பின்வரும் டிப்ளோமா பாடநெறிகளுள்  375 டிப்ளோமாதாரிகளுக்கு டிப்ளோமா சான்றிதழ் வழங்கப்படவுள்ளது:

• தொழிலாளர் சட்டங்கள் மற்றும் கைத்தொழில் துறை உறவுகள் தொடர்பான டிப்ளோமா
• செயல் முறை ரீதியான தொழிலாளர் சட்டங்கள்  தொடர்பான  டிப்ளோமா
• மனிதவள முகாமைத்துவம் டிப்ளோமா
• வியாபார முகாமைத்துவம் டிப்ளோமா
• அரச கொள்முதல் மற்றும் ஒப்பந்த மேலாண்மை தொடர்பான டிப்ளோமா

மேலும், சுகாதாரத் துறைசார் ஊழியர்கள் மற்றும் வெளிநாட்டு வேலை வாய்ப்பு முகவர் நிறுவனங்களில் பணிபுரியும் நிர்வாகிகள் உள்ளிட்ட 300க்கு மேற்பட்ட  பயிற்சியாளர்களுக்கும்  தொழில் சார் பாடநெறிகளுக்கான சான்றிதழ்களும் வழங்கப்படவுள்ளது.

தொழில்துறை அமைதி மற்றும் நல்லிணக்கத்தை மேம்படுத்தி தேசிய முன்னேற்றத்தில் பங்களிப்பு செய்யும் நோக்கில் தொழில்துறை நிபுணர்களை உருவாக்குவதற்கு தேசிய தொழில் கற்கைகள் நிறுவகம் தொடர்ந்தும் செயற்படும்..

The Diploma in Practical Application of Labour Law course was inaugurated on 28/05/2024 with an in-service training for new labour officers appointed on 07/05/2024. The inaugural event was attended by the Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment, Mr. R.P.A. Wimalaweera, the Commissioner General of Labour, Mr. H.K.K.A. Jayasundara, the Director General of the National Institute of Labour Studies, Mr. Suranga Gunaratne and the Labour Commissioners.

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Study tour related to the Diploma in Business Management course on 2024.03.30 at Noritake Lanka Porcelain (Pvt) Ltd, Matale

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