A tense situation was reported in-front-of the Ministry of Education at Isurupaya, Battaramull today as police attempted to disperse protesting Development Officers demanding appointments as permanent teachers.
The protestors caused a major disruption of traffic, blocking the Kottawa - Borella Road (174 bus route) near the Ministry of Education.
During the incident, a Sub-Inspector of Police (SI) and two constables were injured, with one officer being transferred to the ICU.
Four individuals were taken into custody in connection with the disturbance.
A Sri Lankan wanted for financial frauds and under a red notice was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport along with his wife and child as they were returning from India, Police said.
Mr. Gihan de Silva has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, the Government Information Department announced.
The Government is considering abolishing the Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff (OCDS) when the term of office of its incumbent General Shavendra Silva ends on December 31.
The Bribery Commission has apprehended former Provincial Councillor and businessman Salochana Gamage, along with another businessman, in Pitakotte over a Rs. 9 million bribery case.
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