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CPC workers call in sick today

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3 years ago

October 18, 2022

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A number of trade unions attached to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) have decided to call in sick today (18).

They have taken this decision against the Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill to be presented to Parliament today (18).

Petroleum Trade Unions Alliance Spokesperson Dr. Ashoka Ranwala said the distribution of fuel can be disrupted due to the trade union action.

Meanwhile, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said petroleum services have been declared as an essential service for the last six months.

“Therefore, if any employee or trade union is found breaching the essential service regulations and disrupting services, immediate legal and disciplinary action will be taken against them,” he said in a tweet.

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Special allowance for policemen on duty at ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’

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2 hours ago

April 18, 2025

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A special transport allowance and a combined allowance will be provided to police personnel assigned to ensure the safety of devotees attending the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Siri Dalada Vandanawa) in Kandy, the police said.

The measure has been taken over the instructions of the Acting IGP, in consideration of the fact that these police personnel will be on continuous day and night duty for over 10 days, away from their regular stations and incurring additional personal expenses.

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Ravi K’s Bill to repeal Online Safety Act, gazetted

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2 hours ago

April 18, 2025

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The Bill to repeal the Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024, and other regulations concerning the Act, has been gazetted.

The Online Safety Bill was passed by a majority vote in Parliament on Jan. 24, 2024.

The Bill that has been gazetted was submitted by opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake.

On Feb. 28, 2025, MP Karunanayake submitted a private member’s Bill to the Parliament Secretary-General, aiming to repeal the controversial Online Safety Act.