INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment has alleged that despite the government having taken several decisions pertaining to the welfare
recent duty-free housing loan approved to be given to migrant workers, Minister Nanayakkara revealed that although the Cabinet has approved
the relevant move, and all necessary discussions have been held with the respective authorities at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and
other banks, the officials of the Treasury and CBSL have not yet taken necessary measures for it.Meanwhile, the Minister further revealed
that Cabinet approval was received 14 months ago to increase the duty relief given for migrant workers to purchase confectionaries at the
stated that officials of Sri Lanka Customs are yet to implement the proposal.
