COLOMBO (News 1st):- The University Grants Commission has informed all university chancellors to recommence the academic activities of the state universities that were hampered due to the strike action launched by the non-academic trade unions. Vice-Chairman of the UGC, Professor L. P. Gunaratne ...

Colombo (News 1st): In the 12-day railway workers strike action, the Department of Railways lost a mammoth Rs. 1920 million in revenue. General Manager of Railways Dilantha Fernando speaking to News 1st said this poses a serious issue towards the development of the railway service. He said the...

Colombo (News 1st): The strike action launched by the Railway Trade unions has been called off following discussions with the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation. Prior to the discussions with the minister, trade union representatives held a meeting with President Maithripala Sirisena. Du...

COLOMBO (News 1st):- The Ministry of Transport says that legal action will be initiated under the provisions of the Essential Public Services Act in relation to the railway employees engaging in the strike action. Secretary to the Ministry L.P. Jayampathi said, all employees who have decided to work...

Colombo (News 1st): The Strike action by engine drivers, station masters, and monitoring officials continues today (October 3) for the 8th consecutive day. Trade unions state that they will continue the strikes until a satisfactory response is given with regard to their needs. The strike action b...