Govt requests Pvt. sector to consider Nov 19 holiday

The Labour Minister Gamini Lokuge today requested private sector establishments located in Colombo 01, 02, 03, 04 to consider granting leave with pay to their employees on November 19th in view of the second ceremonial inauguration in office of President Mahinda Rajapakse.

The government has decided to close all government offices and schools located in Colombo 01, 02, 03 and 04 on November 19th. The Minister cited the interruption to traffic which may occur on the said date as reason to the request.