- Last Update 2024-08-29 19:07:00
Two-day railway strike suspended following intervention of Transport Minister
The two-day train strike which was set to commence today (Dec 26) has been temporarily suspended following an undertaking issued by the Tranport Minister to respond to their demands.
Secretary of The Locomotive Engineering Operators’ Union (LEOU), Indika Dodangoda said the Minister of Transport Arjuna Ranatunga had met with railway trade unionists and pledged to resolve the issues pertaining to the grading of officers within a month.
He added that the strike was called off following the undertaking given by the Minister.
The strike action was to be carried out by railway engine drivers, train regulators, along with several other officials from the Railway controlling and monitoring department.
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- August 22, 2024 - 201 - 0
SC orders immediate LG elections; cites voter rights violation
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Election Commission to immediately proceed with the postponed Local Government Elections.
- August 21, 2024 - 187 - 0
Thalatha resigns from Parliament
Ratnapura District Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Thalatha Athukorala has informed Parliament that she decides to resign from her position as Member of Parliament.
- August 22, 2024 - 149 - 0
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.
Related Articles
Election monitoring group flags concerns over ‘missing’ presidential candidates
- 29/08/2024 - 22 - 0
Ranil seeks mandate to continue economic reforms
- 29/08/2024 - 50 - 0
News Pictures of the week
- 29/08/2024 - 17 - 0
Leave Comments