Customs trade unions have decided to call off their strike action following the reinstatement of P.S.M. Charles as the Director General of Customs.
In pictures : Hartal at Pettah owing to customs strike
A hartal campaign was carried out by wholesale traders in Pettah today (Feb 05) owing to the high losses faced as a result of the customs strike.
Customs officials staged a strike action for the seventh consecutive day to protest against the removal of Customs Director General P.S.M. Charles.
However, cabinet granted approval today (Feb 05) to reinstate Ms. Charles in office.
(Pics by Ishanka Sunimal)
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.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
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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