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AASL takes action against trade union leaders

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1 year ago

January 4, 2024

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Airport and Aviation Services Limited (AASL) Chairman Athula Galkatiya has interdicted 28 leaders who held high positions in the Joint Trade Union Alliance in the Katunayake Airport from noon yesterday.

The President of the Trade Union Alliance is also among them.

Joint Trade Union of Airports President Dhammika Fernando said that the employees of all the international airports, domestic airports and the Piduruthalagala Radar station have joined the Trade Union alliance.

The Airport and Aviation Company Chairman stated that the secretary of this trade union has sent letters with the aim of blocking and disrupting all air services that have flight connections with Sri Lanka.

Stating that they have no legal and moral right to take such a step, the chairman has sent them on compulsory leave with immediate effect to conduct a formal investigation into this misconduct.

The union leaders have been informed to hand over the airport entry permits and all equipment they used to their department heads.

They have also been banned from entering any premises of the Airport and Aviation Services Company Limited until these investigations are completed.

Source – dailynews.lk

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Police media spokesman resigns

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2 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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The Sri Lanka Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga has tendered his resignation from the position.

According to reports, he has handed over his letter of resignation to the Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya.

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Speaker endorses certificate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill

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2 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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Hon. Speaker of Parliament endorses the certificate on the Bill

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed without amendments in Parliament today (20).

The debate on the Second Reading of this Bill was held today from 5:40 PM to 7:10 PM. Subsequently, following the consideration of the Bill at the Committee Stage, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament.

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was presented to Parliament for its First Reading on 01.03.2025.

Furthermore, Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill today (20), in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.

Accordingly, this Bill will be enforced as the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 02 of 2025.

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Japan provides fire trucks to Sri Lanka

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2 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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The Government of Japan, through a grant assistance of JPY 300 million, has decided to provide state-of-the-art Japanese fire trucks to the Government of Sri Lanka to strengthen disaster response capabilities in the country’s Export Processing Zones (EPZs), ensuring a safer business environment and contributing to economic and social stability.

Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka – Mr. Akio Isomata SOMATA and Secretary of the Finance Ministry – Mr. K. M. M. Siriwardana, today (March 20) signed and exchanged notes in Colombo on this grant assistance.

The EPZs play a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s economy by attracting investment and driving industrial growth.

The increasing risks of fire hazards and other emergencies risk hampering its critical functions.

The Japanese fire trucks, equipped with cutting-edge technology, will bolster the capacity of EPZs, safeguarding businesses, workers, and communities.

The project also underscores Japan’s unwavering commitment to addressing Sri Lanka’s socio-economic challenges and promoting sustainable development.