BREAKING NEWS: Exemption of visa fees

( January 12, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) Cabinet has decided to exempt foreigners under 12 years and transit passengers from visa fees.

Meanwhile the Cabinet today ( Jan.12 ) approved a basic salary increase of 18 percent to employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Water Supply and Drainage Board in addition to an allowance of Rs 2500.