Token strike at hospitals in North Western Province
The joint federation of nurses, paramedics and supplementary health workers has launched a one-day token strike at hospitals in the…
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One dead, 34 injured as bus falls 150 ft in to precipice in Sri Lanka
One person was killed and 34 passengers sustained injuries when a bus rolled down a precipice in Alugolla area in…
Railway strike confirmed for Wednesday
Railway drivers, controllers, station masters, guards and technical officers have decided to once again launch a strike action from midnight…
Over 100 towns in Sri Lanka stop cigarette sales
Over 100 towns across Sri Lanka have boycotted the sale of cigarettes with the aim of making the country tobacco-free,…
Rs. 25,000 fine for motorists violating rail crossing signals
The government has already drafted laws to fine Rs. 25,000 from drivers who are not obeying the signals at railroad…
Train fares hiked for the first time in 10 years
Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has decided to increase the train fares with effect from 1st of October. Ministry…
Police Intelligence Unit deployed for protection of Malagamuwa
Officers of Police intelligence Unit has been deployed on the directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara for…
Justice Minister not taking hasty measures to resolve women prisoners’ protest
Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms, Thalatha Athukorala says she will not instruct to hasten the process in response to…
No changes in the PAYE tax rate for medical professionals – Finance Minister
No changes in the tax rate for the calculation of Income Tax or the PAYE (pay as you earn) tax,…
Finance Ministry rejects claims of salary hikes for govt. employees
Although there was a salary increment for those who represent the Judicial System, there is no truth in the claims…