The hunger strike initiated by school teacher development officers in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding their permanent appointment as teachers, is ongoing, Sri Lanka Latest News reports.
A female officer participating in the strike yesterday was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital due to a sudden illness but was discharged after receiving treatment.
The protest began in the afternoon of the previous day, following unsuccessful discussions with Presidential Public Relations Director General Dharmasiri Gamage regarding their demands.
Yesterday morning, the protesters set fire to a model of a mini-box at the protest site, creating a tense situation between them and the police.
Meanwhile, representatives from various parties also visited the protest site yesterday.
