Mineka (Micky to friends) Wickramasingha, the legendary founder of the popular Munchee brand of biscuits, is throwing in the towel after a 48-year run at the top, the company announced on Thursday.
At a meeting of the board of directors of Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL) on June 24, Mr Wickramasingha stepped down and has been replaced by current Deputy Chairman, Ramya Wickramasingha who was elected as the new Chairman of the Group. Mr. Mineka Wickramasingha will however continue to mentor the group in his new role as President Emeritus.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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