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Reimpose ban on mothers with children under 5 from going abroad for work: Geetha

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2 years ago

October 26, 2022

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State Minister of Women and Child Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe said she will make a request to the President to re-impose the law preventing Sri Lankan mothers with children below the age of five from going abroad for domestic work.

Accordingly, State Minister Kumarasinghe said that they will revise the permission given at the moment.

She said the Ministry has decided to implement the amendment after considering the opinions and suggestions submitted by child rights organizations and academics regarding children’s rights and safety.

It was decided at the Cabinet meeting held on June 27 to reduce the minimum age of children of mothers who go abroad for domestic work to 2 years and to no longer make it mandatory to submit a family background report which was essential until then.

Accordingly, this decision is to be revised.

(Mawbima)

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LG polls to be held on May 06 (Update)

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11 minutes ago

March 20, 2025

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The Election Commission has announced that the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections will be held on May 06.

The acceptance of nominations for the LG Elections concluded at 12.00 noon today (March 20).

(Previous news 2025 March 20 – 8.47.a.m.)

2025 LG poll date to be announced today

The Election Commission states that the date for the upcoming Local Government Election will be announced today (March 20).

According to the Election Commission, no nominations will be accepted after 12.00 noon today.

Following the submission, any objections to the nominations will be reviewed accordingly.

The Chairman of the Election Commission also noted that organizing processions or meetings on behalf of parties or candidates is strictly prohibited.

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Only half of Sri Lankans brush teeth twice a day

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3 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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Available statistics suggest that only 50% of Sri Lankans brush their teeth twice a day, the Health Ministry has stated.

This was highlighted during a press briefing in Colombo yesterday (March 19) held to mark the World Oral Health Day which falls today (March 20).

Speaking, Consultant Dental Surgeon and vice secretary of the Sri Lanka Dental Association – Dr. Nilantha Ratnayake has stated that this leads to tooth decay, heavily impacting oral health.

He also noted that 3/4 of Sri Lankans inflicted with oral diseases have been identified to be hailing from low income households.

Dr. Ratnayake further stated the high consumption of sugar and not using toothpaste with fluoride as major reasons for oral health issues in Sri Lanka.

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Gazette revises import export regulations

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4 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued, revising multiple import and export regulations, including a significant update permitting Bureau Veritas inspection certificates for vehicles imported from all countries.

A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued yesterday (March 19) revising amending multiple import and export regulations.

The revised regulations include a key change allowing Bureau Veritas inspection certificates for vehicles imported from all countries.

Accordingly, Sri Lanka Customs is required to verify the authenticity of documents online before clearing motor vehicles.