Several trade unions held a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station today calling on the government to grant a number of demands.
The demands included reducing taxes, a halt to moves to sell national assets, repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the withdrawal of the proposed new Counter Terrorism Bill.
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A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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