In Pictures: Port Workers commence 'Black Week' of protests over ECT

News

Executive grade workers at the Colombo Port held a protest demonstration at the port this afternoon demanding that the government immediately start work on the East Container Terminal (ECT) operations under the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA).

Trade unions declared a 'Black Week' at the port commencing from today. They also started wearing black armbands in protest.

Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera also visited the scene of the protest this afternoon and the port workers handed him a letter to be submitted to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Pix by Priyantha Wickramaarachchi

Comments

Still No Comments Posted.

Leave Comments

Most Reviews

July 11, 2024

- 1275 - 0

Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.

July 9, 2024

- 451 - 0

Govt employees who refrained from taking part in strike to be rewarded

July 16, 2024

- 320 - 0

MP on open warrant turns up at school event

Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.

July 12, 2024

- 278 - 0

SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments

The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.

July 10, 2024

- 278 - 0

Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications

The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.

July 12, 2024

- 191 - 0