Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Grama Niladhari Trade Union Alliance has decided to withdraw from the process of disbursing the Rs. 5 million government grant allocated for residential properties that were partially damaged as a result of cyclone Ditwah.

Accordingly, the trade union action will take effect from today (19), the Alliance noted.

The Co-Chairman of the Alliance, Nandana Ranasinghe stated that the decision was taken due to deficiencies identified in the relevant circular governing the payment procedure.

He further emphasized that the government should take appropriate measures to ensure that the disbursement process is carried out in a structured and transparent manner.

The government had previously decided to provide a financia...