Colombo (News 1st); Sri Lankan plantation workers will receive the Rs. 1000/- daily wage from April 2021, said Minister of Plantation Dr. Ramesh Pathirana on Tuesday (06).

Speaking in Parliament, the Minister said the courts have granted permission for the daily wage of plantation workers to be increased.

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