Grama Niladharis pause protest for promotions, daily Rs. Grama Niladhari Union secretary Wijerathne said, “Since 2013, when we first identified this issue, 24 ministry secretaries have come and gone. In the meantime, while the Grama Niladhari picketing has been put on hold, the boycott of disaster duties remains in force. Even when there are floods, there are no boats for the Grama Niladhari, but we still did the work.”The alliance union is demanding a daily allowance of Rs. The unions say that billions are at risk, while Grama Niladhari officers are blamed for mistakes.

Source: Sunday Times March 01, 2026 08:29 UTC