265 BOC, 272 People’s Bank branches operational despite strike: PMD

BOC General Manager Russel Fonseka confirmed that 265 Bank Of Ceylon (BOC) branches including the Head Office and all divisions are operating, as usual, to serve the public with banking services despite the ongoing strike, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

People’s Bank Acting CEO/GM 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, the PMD said.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Transport Board Chairman Lalith de Alwis confirmed that all 107 depots are operating according to the regular timetable as of 11.00 a.m today. Out of 8 unions, 7 are fully cooperative, excluding the JVP Union, the PMD said.