The Army has been deployed in 22 state run hospitals to assist in providing services to patients as a strike by health workers is underway.
At least 600 soldiers have been deployed in 22 hospitals so far.
An estimated 100,000 workers were due to take part in the strike which commenced at 6.30 a.m today .
They are demanding an allowance similar to that of doctors granted recently.
Meanwhile Navy and Air Force personnel too are to be deployed in hospitals.
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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