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Bar Association extends full support for revision of labour laws
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has extended its full support to bring a simple, strong and updated labour law system for the future of the country.Kanishka Weerasinghe, Adviser on Labour Laws to the BASL, said that the Association will provide full legal support for the preparation of a unified labour law system in the country.
He expressed these views during a public consultation, initiated by the Ministry of Labour, recently, regarding the changes needed to existing laws for the preparation of a unified labour law system for the country.
He pointed out that the labour laws should be changed immediately as they directly affect the economic development of the country.
“An updated labour law system will enable the creation of an environment that supports sustainable entrepreneurship, and assure the welfare of workers and the opportunity to create a better quality of life”.
He said that the labour laws should be changed by paying special attention to areas such as women’s labour participation and youth entrepreneurship. “Especially, outdated laws such as the Termination of Employment Act should be changed”, he added.
Joining the Labour law Reforms Consultative Meeting, Manusha Nanayakkara, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, said he is ready to introduce all the necessary laws and ordinances to replace the old feudal worker with a modern futuristic worker for the sake of the worker’s future welfare.
The National People’s Power (NPP) polled 2,260 votes (46.18%) to secure 9 of the 19 seats in the Tangalla Urban Council at todays. Local Authorities Election.
THe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJ) polled 1,397 votes to secure five seats while the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) polled 795 votes to secure 3 seats.
The United National Party (UNP) and the Sarvajana Balaya secure one seat each.
Voting commenced at 7.00am to elect members to 339 local councils in the island.
Voting is being held at 13,579 polling centers and will end at 4.00 p.m.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong warmly welcomed President Anura Kumara Disanayake during an official ceremony held in Hanoi on Monday (05) morning
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial welcome with full military honours upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace of Vietnam. He also took part in the inspection of the Tri-Forces Guard of Honour and the playing of the national anthems of Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The two leaders then introduced members of their respective delegations before proceeding for bilateral discussions during which both nation assessed their progress, explored avenues for future collaboration and signed Memoranda of Understanding.
Vietnam and Sri Lanka have upheld robust and enduring ties since they established diplomatic relations in 1970. and this visit aims to strengthen political trust and foster effective collaboration across multiple sectors between the two nations.
Sri Lanka and Vietnam engage in annual bilateral trade, primarily in exports, totalling around US$200 million. Both nations aspire to elevate this trade to US$1 billion in the near future.
President Dissanayake’s visit highlights Sri Lanka’s deep commitment to its longstanding friendship with Vietnam and demonstrates a mutual resolve to enhance collaboration in traditional sectors while exploring new opportunities in digital transformation, the digital economy, energy transition, artificial intelligence and connectivity.
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