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Retirement gratuity in two installments

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2 years ago

November 11, 2022

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A large number of people are waiting to receive their retirement gratuity due to the delay in the release of funds by the Treasury due to the economic crisis, the Director General of Pensions said.

He expressed these views at the Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Council and Local Government Ministerial Advisory Committee meeting held in Parliament.

The Director General said that all payments have been made up to January 2022 and the Treasury has agreed to release the funds required for payments from January onwards.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that a programme has been launched to rectify the delay in the payment of retirement gratuity.

The Prime Minister further stated that a Cabinet paper has also been presented in this regard and accordingly, arrangements will be made for making these payments in two installments after obtaining the approval of the Treasury.

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

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3 hours ago

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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3 hours ago

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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1 day ago

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.