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.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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