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GRTA to launch a strike tomorrow

An all island-wide continuous strike will be launched tomorrow at 8:00 AM by the Government Radiologic Technologists’ Association (GRTA) at government hospitals. During the action, all radiological examinations, including CT scans, MRI scans, mammograms, and surgeries requiring the use of radiation in operating theaters, are expected to be disrupted.

Six Policemen interdicted over assault of Catholic priest

Six policemen of the Gampaha Police Special Motorcycle Squad, who were arrested and remanded over the assault of a Catholic priest, have been interdicted.

Development Officers staged a protest

A group of Development Officers have staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat demanding that their service be made permanent.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa did not appear at FCID

Due to what her lawyers conveyed were personal reasons, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, did not appear. She has requested a period of two weeks to appear before the FCID.

Special authority to protect Central Highlands

President has stated during the inauguration of the "Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda" national programme that a special authority will be established this year to ensure the protection of the Central Highlands. The "Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda" programme aims to rapidly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available for worship and other religious activities.

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