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Teachers’ union urges AKD govt. to resolve salary anomalies

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8 months ago

September 27, 2024

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Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) General Secretary Joseph Stalin has called on the newly formed Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led government to address long-standing salary anomalies affecting teachers and principals.

Stalin emphasized that this issue, which dates back to the Ranil Wickremesinghe administration, needs immediate attention as part of the government’s broader efforts to stabilize the country.

Stalin warned that if the salary issue is not resolved in a timely manner, teachers and principals will be compelled to take action, as they played a key role in supporting the National People’s Power (NPP) during the election.

He added that government employees are under significant financial strain, and the new government must prioritize their concerns.

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2 injured in Kotahena shooting

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8 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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A man and a woman have been injured in a shooting incident in the Kotahena area this evening (May 16), police said.

Both victims were hospitalised for treatment.

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Arrest warrant issued against Mahindananda

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8 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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An arrest warrant has been issued against former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage over the ongoing investigation into the importation of Chinese fertilizer.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court issued the warrant on a request by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), after Aluthgamage failed to appear before the Commission as summoned on May 14.

Earlier, on May 14, a motion seeking anticipatory bail on behalf of his counsel was filed with the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, requesting that the matter be taken up on May 16. The Magistrate ordered that the motion be heard on May 19.