Mobile phones will be banned at cabinet meetings, President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday (March 12).
President Sirisena made these remarks regarding mobile phone usage at yesterday's cabinet discussion which took place at the Parliamentary complex.
It is reported that the President had made this decision since certain ministers were seen responding or making calls during cabinet meetings.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had also acknowledged this move, sources say.
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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