Giving a little spice to their lives

Considering the skyrocketing cost of living in the country, the Labour Department amended the special allowance for those who engage in cocoa, cardamom and pepper growing and manufacturing trade.

Based on the Cost of Living Index (CLI) number published every month on the trade, the department gazetted the special allowance to be given in a day. Accordingly, for the month of May (CLI146.4), it has been fixed as Rs 887.19 while for April (CLI-148) it is Rs 899.25.