The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval today for early retirement of at least 560 employees of Sri Lankan Airlines who are expected to retire under the proposed Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) at the cost of Rs 1.46 billion to the national carrier.
A relevant cabinet memorandum was tabled by the Minister of Tourism to implement the early retirement scheme citing the financial crisis that has been faced by the National Carrier.
The Cabinet was informed that a three member Committee headed by the Secretary to the State Ministry of Aviation and Export zones Development also recommended the step.
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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