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Migrant workers in Agri. industry to get 2 acres upon their return

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11 months ago

January 2, 2024

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Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says that the government will take steps to provide two acres of land to all migrant workers in the agro-industrial sector, upon their return to Sri Lanka.

This programme, conducted with the Ministry of Lands, is done with the objective of converting these migrant workers into agri entrepreneurs.

The minister said this while attending a program held yesterday (Jan. 01) at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau.

He pointed out that this programme will enable these individuals to directly apply the knowledge they have gained during their overseas work experience to the local agri industry.

This plan has received the complete approval and backing of the President and discussions have already been held with the Ministry of Lands.

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Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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December 7, 2024

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote.

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

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US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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December 7, 2024

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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December 6, 2024

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.