Tamil-Speaking Youth Encouraged to Join Police - AKD

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has noted that a committee, led by the Secretary to the Prime Minister, has identified approximately 30,000 vacancies in state institutions.

He assured that these vacancies would be filled in accordance with the established recruitment process, ensuring opportunities for university graduates as well.  

Additionally, the President announced that Tamil-speaking youth will be given greater opportunities to apply for vacancies in the Police Department and encouraged them to come forward for recruitment.

The government has also planned to implement a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the transportation system in the Northern Province. This includes launching a joint bus operation project between the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private bus operators.

Furthermore, attention has been directed toward increasing the frequency of train services in the region.

Additionally, the President assured that new recruitments for the state sector in the Northern Province will be carried out without political interference, while efforts will be made to further strengthen public service in the region.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that the government would engage in maximum diplomatic intervention to resolve the fisheries-related issues affecting the region.