Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Grama Niladhari Officers' Alliance has threatened to resort to trade union action if Grama Niladhari officers are continuously obstructed from carrying out their duties independently during the relief distribution process for those affected by the disaster.

President of the alliance Nandana Ranasinghe stated that pressure is being exerted by various factions on Grama Niladhari officers as they attempt to carry out the relief distribution process independently.

Nandana Ranasinghe said during relief distribution activities and while managing temporary camps, various politicians exert pressure on Grama Niladhari officers and therefore they are facing difficulties in maintaining certain shelters.

He said, "We must ...