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CEB launched strike for no response to their demands

A token strike was launched by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade union from noon to 6.00 p.m. as they have not received any responses to their eight demands from the authorities. 

Kerawalapitiya garbage dump yard caught on fire

The Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping yard was under fire, which is close to the highway entrance. 

Black armband protest continues

The Customs Trade Union Alliance said the black armband protest launched by customs trade unions will continue, and the trade union action might be intensified based on what the Deputy Minister of Finance says regarding the demands.

Teen girls arrested in Kalutara for stealing from Vernon U Fernando Stadium

Police has arrested three teenage girls for allegedly breaking into the canteen of the Vernon U Fernando Stadium in Kalutara and stealing confectionery and chocolates worth nearly Rs. 40,000.

Parties warned not to involve in 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks investigation

Parties have been asked not to interfere with ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks by the Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando.

Parliament sittings scheduled from March 3

The Secretary-General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera stated that next month's Parliament sittings are scheduled from March 3 and Members of Parliament will meet from March 3 to 6.