Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Postal trade unions have decided to call off their strike action following discussions held with the Minister of Health and Media.

Speaking at a press briefing in Colombo following talks with Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, the trade union representatives announced that they have decided to end the strike with immediate effect.

The co-convener of the United Postal Trade Union Front, Chinthaka Bandara, stated that the Minister has instructed the Postmaster General to devise solutions to 17 of the 19 basic issues presented by them, within a month.

He further stated that the Minister did not agree to make any changes to the request regarding the other issues, namely fingerprinting and overtime allowances, and that th...