The Joint Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine and Paramedic Services have launched a strike with effect from 8 am today (Oct 30).
Union Chairman Upul Rohana said that facilities such as issuing medicines to patients, obtaining X-Rays and ECG's could be disrupted as a result of the strike.
He noted that they would resort to further trade union action in the coming days if a solution is not given to their demands.
A total of 21 unions are expected to join the strike.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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