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Teachers to fall sick on June 26

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11 months ago

June 19, 2024

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The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) says they have decided to engage in trade union action by reporting sick on June 26.

The CTU General Secretary, Joseph Stalin, stated that if their demands are not met as promised, the teachers will also withdraw from the Ordinary Level (O/L) exam paper marking activities.

However, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha, speaking at a ceremony held yesterday (18), stated that students today are fulfilling their academic needs despite the trade union actions of the teachers.

Meanwhile, the University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC) stated that the discussions held with the University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding their wage issues were positive.

UTUJC co-chairman Dhammika Priyantha emphasized that authorities will be given a week to provide necessary solutions to the wage disparities.

Additionally, he announced that a ‘Sathyagraha’ campaign will be launched in front of universities from today (19), and that if no solutions are received, the Sathyagraha will be brought to Colombo.

(adaderana.lk)

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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9 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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9 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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9 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.