Categories: Headlines

Flexible work hours project in Battaramulla from today

The pilot project introducing flexible working hours for state officers in Battaramulla aimed as a solution to the traffic congestion in Colombo in the morning will commence today.

Accordingly the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development said officers employed at state institutions in Battaramulla can report to work between 7:30 to 9:15 in the morning.

The state officers can sign out of work between 3:15 to 5:30pm depending on their time of arrival.

Accordingly, the government has made it mandatory for public servants to remain in offices between 9.15am and 3.15pm.

Meanwhile, on a previous occasion a spokesperson of the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development noted that the government will also introduce flexible working hours for private sector if the project was deemed successful.

Lankanewspapers

Recent Posts

LNP – Sri Lanka to introduce new low-priced alcohol to curb illicit liquor?

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced plans to introduce a new type of…

7 hours ago

LNP – 2025 LG Elections: 18 parties, 57 independent groups place deposits

The Election Commission has issued a statement regarding the political parties and independent groups that…

7 hours ago

LNP – 21-year-old female arrested over heroin racket

A 21-year-old woman has been arrested by the Divulapitiya Police for her involvement in large-scale…

7 hours ago

LNP – Bus driver and conductor interdicted after found drunk at SLTB depot

A driver and a conductor attached to the Polonnaruwa Depot, belonging to the Sri Lanka…

7 hours ago

LNP – 15 Indians deported to Chennai over visa violations

Fifteen Indian nationals who were residing in the country without valid visas, in violation of…

7 hours ago

LNP – Sri Lankan cricketer arrested for trespassing, attempted assault

Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara was arrested for trespassing and attempting to assault a person…

7 hours ago