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CEB, CPC, SLPA unions to hold protests

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 admin

CEB, CPC, SLPA unions to hold protests Three separate protests over three issues By Dinitha Rathnayake Trade unions representing the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) are set to carry out a protest from 12 p.m. on Wednesday (3) at their respective offices. Speaking to The Morning yesterday (31 October) Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) General Secretary Ranjan Jayalal said the protests would take place at the three headquarters of the three state-owned enterprises. The United Trade Union alliance would protest against several issues related…

Electricity workers begin struggle to protect Yugadanavi

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 admin

“We’ll drub the government” – Electricity workers begin struggle to protect Yugadanavi A series of protests organized by the CEB Joint Trade Union Alliance against the sale of 40% shares in Kerawalapitiya Yugadanavi Power Plant, the gas import and distribution monopoly to the United States was held today (29) in front of the CEB Deputy General Manager’s Offices.The protests were held today in front of the Ceylon Electricity Board branch offices in 19 districts and it is said that all the trade unions representing the CEB were present at the…

GL meets UK Foreign Secretary

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 admin

GL meets UK Foreign Secretary details SL progress in terms of COVID management, revival of economy reconciliation Elizabeth Truss says UK is developing broader investment portfolio which Sri Lanka could be part of Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris who is on an official tour to England this week met the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Af fairs Elizabeth Truss at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Minister Prof. Peiris informed Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss that having fully vaccinated about 82% of the eligible population, life was…

CEB Union Protest- Changes can be made to the Deal- Basil

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 admin

CEB unions to protest islandwide today Warn of TU action from 3 Nov. unless sale suspended BY Pamodi Waravita The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) United Trade Union (TU) Alliance will be engaging in an islandwide protest today (29), urging the Government of Sri Lanka to immediately suspend the sale of 40% of the shares held by the Government in the Yugadanavi liquefied natural gas (LNG) Power Plant to US-based energy company New Fortress Energy Inc. “We will be launching an islandwide protest at 12 noon tomorrow (29) where we will…

From farmers’ agitation to commercial dispute with China

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 admin

From farmers’ agitation to commercial dispute with China ( By Kelum Bandara – Daily Mirror) The government decided, all of a sudden, to implement organic farming in place of chemical agriculture which Sri Lankan farmers are accustomed to for nearly 60 years. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is pledge-bound to introduce eco-friendly agriculture in steps over a decade according to his manifesto ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour’. Despite the policy envisaged in the manifesto, the government took a hasty move to ban chemical farming ahead of four months for the Maha season…

Appointment of militant monk raises human rights concerns

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 admin

Appointment of militant monk to head task force on uniform laws raises human rights concerns By P.K.Balachandran (NewsIn Asia) Colombo October 27: The Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday appointed a Presidential Task Force (PTF) to study the implementation of the “One Country, One Law” concept and prepare a draft Act to bring about one law for all Sri Lankans, irrespective of religion or ethnicity. The move to get everybody to obey the same laws is laudable. The concept “One Country, One Law” is a hallmark of modern democracies.…

Jaffna People’s Forum condemns caste-based violence in the North

October 27, 2021August 18, 2022 admin

Jaffna People’s Forum condemns caste-based violence in the North The Jaffna People’s Forum for Coexistence strongly condemns the casteist violence unleashed on the oppressed community in Arasady, Vaddukoddai in Jaffna on September 19, 2021 by a group of dominant-caste youth and men. Many members of this community were injured during this violence. One person’s finger was slashed off. Houses, properties, work equipment and workshops belonging to the members of this community were vandalized. Caste-based violence has a long history in Vaddukoddai and its neighbouring villages such as Ponnalai, Thunaivi, Koddaikaadu…

Extensive investment promotion activities in China for Hambantota Port’s Industrial Park

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 admin

Extensive investment promotion activities in China for Hambantota Port’s Industrial Park A comprehensive promotional plan has been put in place by the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) to position the Port and its industrial zone as a haven of opportunity for setting up light industries. Many potential investors have been reached and discussions are ongoing for direct investment into the zone. HIPG’s expert Port Investment team has been stationed in China for about a year, to inform and educate potential investors about new opportunities in Sri Lanka. “We have approached…

Teachers, principals vow to continue TU action

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 admin

Teachers, principals vow to continue TU action Even though the Teachers’ and Principals’ Trade Union Alliance has temporarily withdrawn from trade union action, trade unions yesterday (25) staged islandwide protests from 2:00 p.m. after school hours. Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) General Secretary Joseph Stalin said they will stage protests, awareness campaigns, etc., on 25, 26 and 27 October at 300 different locations islandwide. Meanwhile, protesters who attempted to get into the North Western Province Governor’s Office and meet Governor Raja Collure were turned away. “We want to show our objections…

Primary Grades resume classes today

October 25, 2021October 26, 2021 admin

Primary Grades resume classes today Primary sections of Government and Government-approved private schools will commence academic activities today (25). As part of the first phase, primary section of schools with fewer than 200 students began on 21 October. Under the second phase, health recommendations have been obtained to begin primary sections in schools with more than 200 children. As a result, the Ministry of Education is collaborating with Provincial Governors, Provincial Principal Secretaries, Provincial Secretaries of Education, Provincial Directors of Education, Zonal Directors of Education, Principals, and other education authorities…