Minister Sajith Premadasa has said that a swift solution would be provided to differently abled soldiers who are engaging in a Satyagraha campaign citing wage issues.
He made these remarks while responding to reporters following yesterday's cabinet meeting.
The sit-in had been launched opposite the Colombo Fort Railway Station demanding that their salaries continue to be paid after the retirement age of 55 years until their death.
The protest entered its eighth day today (Sept 18).
Meanwhile, it is reported that President Maithripala Sirisena's cabinet proposal seeking to resolve this issue has been referred to the Treasury for relevant action.
However, differently abled soldiers said that they would continue to stage the protest until their demands are fulfilled.
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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