Commuters throughout the country faced severe difficulties this morning owing to the island-wide strike launched by transport sector unions from midnight yesterday.
Several private bus unions and three-wheeler driver unions went on strike demanding that the Government withdraw the proposed fine increase of Rs.25,000 for several offences.
However, the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) has announced that it is not taking part in the strike.
Despite this, private bus services have reportedly been hit hard throughout the country, with many commuters being forced to wait for several hours on the road waiting for buses. The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is operating additional buses today in a bid to minimize inconveniences to the public.
Images captured in Matara
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Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that the suspect in the rape of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura teaching hospital has been identified as an army deserter and he will be apprehended shortly.
Police have arrested the suspect connected to the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital today morning in Galnewa.
The Dutch Public Prosecutor suspects two companies of paying bribes in the construction of hospitals in Sri Lanka, according to an investigation by FD, the Dutch financial newspaper.
The Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, stated that in the future, internationally funded projects, such as power projects, will only be carried out through government-to-government (G2G) agreements and competitive procurement.
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