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Surveyors launch TU action

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2 years ago

July 26, 2023

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The Government Surveyors’ Association has launched a trade union action by applying sick leave today (26) against the ‘arbitrary’ actions of the Minister of Lands.

Its President Duminda Undugoda said that they expect solutions to several issues in the Survey Department as well as to issues that have arisen in the surveying profession.

“While claiming that there are no funds in the country, the surveying works have been handed over to the private sector. We informed the minister and the ministry secretary about our trade union action a week ago, but there was no response. If there is no solution, we will apply sick leave again on August 2 and hold a protest in Colombo,” he said.

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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14 minutes ago

June 27, 2025

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile, efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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2 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).