Domestic Workers Union along with five other unions held a protest campaign in front of the Labour Department in Narahenpita today (2) demanding that they also be allowed to enjoy similar benefits other workers get.
These demands include EPF/ETF, working hours/holidays and leave entitlement, health facilities and that they be placed under Wages Board.
They also demanded justice to Hishalini’s death.
(Pix and video by M A Pushpakumara)
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.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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