The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says it
has decided to call off the strike action scheduled for tomorrow (Nov. 4),
following assurances given by the government.
The association on October 28 announced at a press conference that will stage a 24-hour isladnwide strike from 8am on Monday (November 4) over several demands.
Spokesperson of the GMOA, Dr. Naveen de Soysa, said the strike was planned in protest to the delaying of agreed promotions for doctors for the past 2 years.
However, he said, they had decided to postpone the strike for 6 weeks following the assurance given by the Secretary of the Finance Ministry to provide solution for their demands.
The association on October 28 announced at a press conference that will stage a 24-hour isladnwide strike from 8am on Monday (November 4) over several demands.
Spokesperson of the GMOA, Dr. Naveen de Soysa, said the strike was planned in protest to the delaying of agreed promotions for doctors for the past 2 years.
However, he said, they had decided to postpone the strike for 6 weeks following the assurance given by the Secretary of the Finance Ministry to provide solution for their demands.
US envoy to the UN, Samantha Power will have discussions
with President Maithripala Sirisena today (22).
She met Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera on Saturday (21) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In Sri Lanka, Ambassador Power will highlight the United States’ commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership, and she will underscore U.S. support for the country’s efforts toward reconciliation, accountability, and lasting peace in the aftermath of a devastating civil war. In Colombo, she will meet with senior government officials, community leaders, civil society groups, and youth.
While in Sri Lanka Ambassador Power will travel to the northern city of Jaffna to meet with local government officials and organizations and communities affected by the conflict. There, she will meet with members of the local press corps, including by visiting the headquarters of Uthayan newspaper, which was targeted during the war. Ambassador Power will also participate in the inauguration of a new wing of Osmania College, which suffered significant damage during the conflict, as well as tour the Jaffna Library, where she will announce U.S. support for the local restoration of ancient Tamil manuscripts.
She met Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera on Saturday (21) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In Sri Lanka, Ambassador Power will highlight the United States’ commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership, and she will underscore U.S. support for the country’s efforts toward reconciliation, accountability, and lasting peace in the aftermath of a devastating civil war. In Colombo, she will meet with senior government officials, community leaders, civil society groups, and youth.
While in Sri Lanka Ambassador Power will travel to the northern city of Jaffna to meet with local government officials and organizations and communities affected by the conflict. There, she will meet with members of the local press corps, including by visiting the headquarters of Uthayan newspaper, which was targeted during the war. Ambassador Power will also participate in the inauguration of a new wing of Osmania College, which suffered significant damage during the conflict, as well as tour the Jaffna Library, where she will announce U.S. support for the local restoration of ancient Tamil manuscripts.