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Professions supplementary to medicine also threaten trade union action from Tuesday

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4 years ago

2021/07/3

By Rathindra Kuruwita

The Joint Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine yesterday warned that they too would be compelled to take union action from 06 July 2021 unless the Health Ministry took action to redress their grievances.

The Joint Council had earlier held discussions with Ministry officials over 14 demands.

“However, the Ministry has done nothing to solve our longstanding problems. Instead of addressing the issues, Ministry officials are trying to win over some members of our unions to their side. They are also partial to some health sector trade unions. While they are given everything, other sectors are ignored. If people are inconvenienced by our strike, the Health Ministry must take responsibility,” President of the Joint Council, Ravi Kumudesh said.

On Thursday, President of the Public Service United Nurses Union (PSUNU), Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera warned that they too would resort to a continuous strike from 07 July unless the Health Ministry took action to redress their grievances. Three nursing unions PSUNU, Government Nursing Officers Union (GNOU) and All Ceylon Nurses’ Union (ACNU) on Thursday commenced a two-day trade union action over nine demands.

About 38,000 nurses attached to 1,103 health institutions, 16 nursing schools and 248 MOH offices took part in the union action.

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Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka calls on PM

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6 hours ago

2025/03/20

Priyan

The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.

A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.

The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.

Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.

The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.

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Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon further remanded until April 03.

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2025/03/20

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