Non-academic staff of government schools, in selected areas have reported sick leave today and tomorrow over a series of demands.
The trade union action is taking place in the North Central, and North Western provinces and Kandy District.
According to Education Non-Academic Employees’ Union General Secretary Ajith K. Thilakarathne they have failed to get a positive response from the government over their demands.
The Ministry of Education in a statement issued on Sunday said schools in all areas will function as normal today.
The Ministry has called for the support of parents and past pupil organisations to assist in maintaining school functions in areas where the strike is on.
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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