In coordination with Jordanian authorities, the first batch of 59 Sri Lankan employees out of 221 individuals employed at two apparel factories with their salary dues, social security benefits and other entitlements were repatriated, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan said.
The Mission will continue repatriating the rest of Sri Lankan employees as early as possible in consultation with the Jordanian authorities. The welfare of the remaining Sri Lankan workers will be ensured until their repatriation, the embassy said.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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