Teachers in Jaffna today held a vehicle parade in protest against the government's failure to address the issue of teacher salaries.
Police and health authorities warned that the protest should not take place, but the teachers ignored the warnings.
The vehicle procession which commenced near the Weerasingham Hall ended near the Jaffna District Secretariat.
(Pix by Romesh Madhushanka)
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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