The non-academic staff of fourteen universities have engaged in a token strike since midnight, demanding that the Rs.2500 allowance be added to their basic salary, and six other demands, local media reported.
Demonstrators alleged that though the allowance was granted accordingly to the public sector, it was not granted to universities.While discussions with relevant authorities have not brought about any result.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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