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.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today established a 24x7 Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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