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“Employees mustn’t waste time on Facebook & WhatsApp during work”

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1 year ago

January 2, 2023

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Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Neel Bandara Hapuhinne says state sector workers must be mindful when using mobile phones during office hours.

The Secretary addressing staff at the Ministry of Public Administration to assume duties in the new year today (2) said, employees must refrain from spending time from morning on Facebook and WhatsApp.

Hapuhinne said occasional visits to such sites is not a concern, adding that spending time on social media apps from morning is concerning.

He said he has observed that workers instead of assisting individuals who arrive for services, spend time on mobile phones browsing Facebook or are making phone calls.

The Secretary noted that certain private sector organisations ensure its employees leave their mobile phones in lockers before entering their departments.

He noted that if such drastic measures are required in the state sector, steps will be taken to enforce such regulations.

(newsradio.lk)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by newsradio.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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April 24, 2024

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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10 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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15 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.