Government takes over Malabe Neville Fernando hospital

Prime Minister announces amendments to budget

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today announced some amendments to the 2016 budget in an attempt to win the support of trade unions who have threatened to stage a strike tomorrow. Making a special statement in Parliament, the Prime Minister said that Rs. 2000 will be added to the basic salary of State employees from January. He also said that the Rs. 5000 emission test fee will be reduced to Rs. 1500 as an interim fee while the revenue licence fee will also be reduced from 25 percent to 15

14 Dec, 2015

Indian fishermen concerned over arrests in Lanka

Expressing deep concern over the continued arrest and harassment of fishermen at the hands of Sri Lankan navy, the Federation of Fishermen Rights in India urged the Indian Government to protect their rights and provide compensation and livelihood to the families of those who lost their breadwinners, The Hindu newspaper reported. The federation, in its fifth State conference adopted a resolution pointing out that a large number of families lost their livelihood after their boats were confiscated

14 Dec, 2015

Union action scheduled for tomorrow called off

The strike organised by several trade unions which was scheduled to take place?tomorrow has been called off. The strike was to involve the private bus, train and health sectors. However the strike was called off following amendments made to the 2016 budget. (Colombo Gazette)

14 Dec, 2015