COLOMBO (News 1st); Leave of all employees of Sri Lanka Railways cancelled with immediate effect, said the Superintendent of Sri Lanka Railway on Tuesday (14) afternoon. The announcement came after the Locomotive Operating Engineers' Association of Sri Lanka Railways declared a 24-hour strike. ...

The leaders of the United States, United Kingdom and Australia have announced more details of how Australia will acquire nuclear submarines under a security pact for the Asia Pacific that was first unveiled 18 months ago. Under the AUKUS agreement, which is aimed at preserving a “free and ope...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government Printer says that funds are yet to be provided for the printing of ballot papers. A Senior Officer said that in the present context, it is not possible to commence the printing process. Ballot paper for postal voting for 17 district have been completed. Accordin...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Multiple sectors have decided to go on strike for 24-hours on Wednesday (15). One of the main reasons for the strike is the government's latest tax policy, which professionals term as unfair. They have called for immediate reforms in the tax policy. Health Services: Th...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Locomotive Operating Engineers' Association of Sri Lanka Railways have declared a 24-hour strike. The strike will come into effect at midnight on Tuesday (14). The Locomotive Operating Engineers' Association decided to go on strike in support of the mass strike that...