Security Forces pension increased by 20% [October 19 2010]
By Uditha KUMARASINGHE in Parliament
Chief Government Whip & Water Supply & Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawarene told the Parliament today that the officers & soldiers of the three Armed Forces had been paid 65% of their pension & this had now been increased to 85%.
The Minister added that the increment was granted in accordance with the pledge made in "Mahinda Chinthana" manifesto.