After several days of a train strike that inconvenienced hundreds of commuters countrywide, the Ceylon Electricity Board Trade Union commenced a hunger strike. The CEB
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Strikes galore: Train strike ended, CEB strike begins
After seven long days, the Railways Trade Union action has been called off. The strike brought railway activities to a screeching halt, dropping the daily
UNICEF report finds a major disparity in internet access between girls and boys in Sri Lanka
The United Nations children’s’ organization, UNICEF in its annual flagship report released Monday said there is a major disparity in internet access between girls and
Sri Lanka Child authority receives over 8,500 complaints of child abuse in 2017
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) of Sri Lanka says it has received over 8,500 complaints so far this year. According to the officials, 8,548
Another Tusker Killed In Puttalam
The Wildlife officers have discovered the carcass of the missing tusker ‘Thani Dalaya’. The carcass of the tusker with gunshot marks was found Sellankandal Reserve
Transport Ministry To Recruit New Staff To CGR
Sri Lanka Railways says that leave of all employees have been cancelled after railway service was declared as an essential service. Following this, the authorities
President Sirisena signs gazette notification making railway services an “essential service”
President Maithripala Sirisena has signed a gazette notification making the railway service an essential service with immediate effect.Secretary to the president, Austin Fernando, said the
Commuters hit as more trade unions join Locomotive Operating Engineers strike action
The strike launched by the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union enters its second day today, December 08. Six more trade unions including station masters, controllers and
Only 50% of trains to function as engine drivers strike gathers speed
The Train Engine Drivers’ Association has launched a strike action, since midnight. The strike is in protest of the recruitment process of train drivers. When
Only 50% of trains to function as engine drivers strike gathers speed
The Train Engine Drivers’ Association has launched a strike action, since midnight. The strike is in protest of the recruitment process of train drivers. speaking