Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Government Nursing Officers' Association has decided to stage a demonstration in front of government hospitals across the island during the lunch hour today (27).

The demonstration is being held in protest against 'arbitrary cuts to allowances' in the 2025 Budget.

According to the association's Vice President, Nalaka Hettiarachchi, the protest will take place from 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m. today. He also assured that hospital activities will not be disrupted by the demonstration.

Meanwhile, the President of the Public Health Inspectors' (PHIs) Association, Upul Rohana, stated that PHIs in the Eastern Province will engage in a token strike today by reporting sick leave.

He explained that the token strike is bein...