Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus drivers have launched a strike citing salary anomalies and other unresolved demands.
"The strike is underway at 85 bus depots We also held talks with the SLTB Chairman yesterday," Saman Kumara, who heads the Sri Lanka Freedom National Transport Workers Union, said.
He added that talks would be held in this regard with the relevant authorities today (Sept 17) as well.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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