Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Ministry of Defence has issued a special notice outlining enhanced financial benefits for the dependents of tri-forces personnel who were compelled to retire on medical grounds due to disabilities incurred during the civil war before May 19, 2009, and passed away prior to reaching 55 years of age.

As per the new policy, the full salaries and allowances of these tri-forces personnel will be disbursed to their dependents until the deceased would have completed 55 years of age. Additionally, the fixed monthly stipend previously approved by the Cabinet, reflecting the salary, pension, and allowances entitled when the deceased would have reached 55 years, will be granted to the widow for her lifetime.

The Cabinet pap...