Refrain from striking, Minister tells TUs

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha yesterday called on the five teacher trade unions which threatened to launch an islandwide strike on Monday and Tuesday to refrain from such action as the Government had already taken steps to address their grievances.

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SAARC must lead concerted campaign against terrorism

FM attends second meeting of SAARC Ministers of Interior/Home:

Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to peace and security. It has taken a particularly heavy toll in South Asia, causing heavy and tragic human loss and suffering, while also attempting to negate the developmental efforts of the national governments, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said.

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We must overcome challenges facing tea industry - Minister

Sri Lanka has gained a good name and reputation from time immemorial as being a country which has produced the best quality tea and there are many challenges facing the tea industry which have to be overcome to protect this good name, said Industrial Development Minister Kumara Welgama.

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