Lotus Road has been temporarily closed off after teachers and principals from 30 unions took to the streets flagging off a two-day sick note campaign today (Sept 26).
Among the demands put forward by the protestors are to resolve salary anomalies, reduce excessive workload, and allocate six percent of the Gross Domestic Production for education.
(Photographed below are scenes from the protest. Pics by Amila Gamage)
Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala was arrested today following a road accident in the Denimulla area of Sapugaskanda last night, police said.
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