The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) officials have been called to the Cabinet today (Mar. 4).
The procedure and justification for the most recent pay increase that was granted to staff members will be taken up at the meeting.
There was controversy over the CBSL’s 70 percent pay raise for staff members, a decision that was sharply attacked by both opposition and ruling party lawmakers.
Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, the Governor of the CBSL last week, requested the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, to provide them an opportunity to explain to the Members of Parliament about the recent increase.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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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