COLOMBO (News 1st); The President's Media Division operating from the Sri Lankan President's Office released a series of statements on the nation-wide strikes that were launched on Wednesday (15).The statements by the PMD are as follows:– The Railway Department GM confirmed that as a result of the committed service of Railway employees, 20 trains had operated by 8.00 this morning for the convenience of commuters despite the union action.– CPC/CPSTL Chairman Mr.
M.U. Mohamed confirmed that over 300 loads of 6,600L of Petrol & Diesel have been processed so far to maintain normal operations.– The CEB Shroff & Cashier Union has notified the CEB-GM that they would not engage in any union action & have pledged their support to strengthen the country's economy.– People’s Bank Acting CEO/GM Mr.
Clive Fonseka confirmed that 272 Branches out of the 340 are fully functional with attendance reported at over 75% as at 10.30 AM today.– BOC General Manager Mr.
Russel Fonseka confirmed that 265 branches including the Head Office & all divisions are operating, as usual, to serve the public with banking services.– Sri Lanka Transport Board Chairman Lalith de Alwis confirmed that all 107 depots are operating according to the regular timetable as of 11.00 AM today.