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Train passengers launch into protest over strike action
A tense situation arose in response to a strike action launched by several Railway Trade Unions including drivers and guards today (August 08).
According to reports passengers have also launched into a protest opposite the fort railway station against the sudden railway trade union strike.
Railway Operators Trade Union claimed that they were forced to launch a strike as Ministers Sarath Amunugama and Rajitha Senaratne failed to deliver on promises agreed on during previous discussions to resolve salary anomalies.
Trains currently functioning will reach their destinations, however, those trains that are scheduled to depart from Fort and Maradana have been halted.
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CBSL Governor warns reversal of reforms could trigger new crisis
Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, has cautioned that reversing the current economic programme could lead to a resurgence of the severe economic and social crisis Sri Lanka endured nearly two years ago.
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Australia’s United Petroleum to commence retail operations from Sep.
United Petroleum (UP) was launched in Sri Lanka today and will commence retail fuel operations in September with 150 dealer owned and operated fuel stations.
- August 28, 2024 - 149 - 0
President opens Sri Lanka’s first LNG power plant
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today inaugurated the open cycle phase of the “Sobadhanavi” 350 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
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