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Over 250 trade unions on sick leave, disrupting public services

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More than 250 Trade Unions in Sri Lanka’s Public Sector will be on sick leave today (9), potentially crippling public services nationwide.

These include Public Management, Development Officers, Drivers, and Office Staff among other organizations.

Their primary demand is to receive an increased allowance of Rs. 25,000, as given to executive officers.

This trade union action caused significant disruptions to the operations of government departments and ministries yesterday.

Meanwhile, the general secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union, Joseph Starling, said the teachers and principals will engage in a sick leave protest today.

General Secretary of the University Non-Academic Employee’s Union, Ajith K. Thilakarathne said that the University Non-Academic Employee’s Union will also engage in trade union action by calling in sick, today.

The strike by non-academic university staff marks its 70th day today.

Their demands include an increase in monthly allowances and a reversal of a 15% salary anomaly.

Meanwhile, postal workers continue their strike for the second day today, demanding to recruit staff for vacancies at the Department of Posts, to provide permanent positions for non-permanent staff employees, and several other reasons.

Over 20,000 postal workers across Sri Lanka’s 4,700 post offices and sub-offices are engaging in this trade union action.

United Postal Trade Union Front claims that this strike has resulted in the closure of 90% of post offices across the island.

Co-Convener of the United Postal Trade Union Front, H. A. R Nihal warned that they will resort to a continuous strike if their demands are not met.

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Senior State Counsel Shaveendra Wickrama interdicted for disobeying orders

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The Attorney General’s Department has interdicted Senior State Counsel (SSC) Shaveendra Wickrama.

SSC Wickrama was interdicted on charges of disobeying the orders of his superiors. The officer has more than 20 years of service at the AG’s Department.

The Sunday Times understands that the Public Service Commission has approved the interdiction of the officer.

SSC Wickrama has also lodged two complaints regarding several matters with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and the Keselwatta Police.

The AG’s Department is due to hold an inquiry on SSC Wickrama regarding the charges against him.

(Sunday Times) 

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Complete 3rd phase of Central Expressway by 2026 end – Vijitha

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Vijitha Herath has urged to complete work of the 3rd phase of the Central Expressway by Dec. 31, 2026.

The 3rd phase spans from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.

The minister had said this after inspecting work at the section today (Nov. 09).

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Govt refutes claims of shutting down ‘Thriposha’ company

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The government has refuted reports claiming that Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited (SLTL) is to be closed down.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Finance has said no action has been taken or will be taken to liquidate the Thriposha Company.

The statement further notes that the Triposha programme to provide nutrition supplements to children and pregnant mothers will continue forward in a more effective manner.

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