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Nearly 2,000 new Grama Niladaris appointed
Competitive exam followed by interview
by Chaminda Silva
The government has increased the office and stationary allowance for Grama Nildharis, Home Affairs State Minister Ashoka Priyantha said.
The minister told the Sunday Island that each GN in municipal and urban council areas would receive Rs 3,000 office and stationary allowance while those serving in Pradeshiya Sabha areas would receive Rs 2,000. The allowance has been back-dated to be effective from April 1, he said, adding that the Cabinet approval has been granted for the increment of allowances.
The Minister said that 1,942 new GN appointments were given by President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees last Wednesday.
They have been selected from a competitive exam conducted by the Department of Examinations on Dec 20, last year, Ministry sources said, adding that there were around 120,000 applications of which around 76,000 sat for the examination. Of them 4,328 names had been sent by the Examinations Department to the Ministry and 1,942 have been able to pass the subsequent interview, the ministry sources said.
All those who received letters of appointment would be entitled for a Rs 47,900 starting salary and be recruited to Grade III of Grama Niladhari service after three months of training, sources said.
Candidates were mandated to meet educational qualifications that entailed achieving passes in six subjects, with at least four subjects requiring credit passes. Among these four subjects, it was imperative to include one of the first languages, either Sinhala or Tamil, and Mathematics, all obtained during the GCE (Ordinary Level) examination in a single sitting. Additionally, candidates were required to secure passes in all subjects during the GCE (Advanced Level) examination in one sitting, excluding General Paper and General English.
Prime Munister Dr Harini Amarasuriya returned to the island this (23rd) morning after attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a diving operation on 19 Jan 26 to inspect and restore the sluice gate of the Bomburuella Reservoir.
Acting on a request from the Department of Irrigation, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed a specialized diving team from the Western Naval Command, for the urgent requirement.
Through concerted effort, the Navy divers successfully cleared accumulated debris, including a significant quantity of wooden fragments, which had impeded the sluice gate mechanism.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on Wednesday [January 21] on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, engaging with representatives of the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme, and the global private sector.
The Prime Minister met with Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management. During the meeting, she expressed Sri Lanka’s appreciation for the support extended by the European Union and its member states following Cyclone Ditwa. The Prime Minister also briefed the Commissioner on the key findings of the World Bank’s GRADE report and requested continued EU support for Sri Lanka’s development and recovery efforts.
Prime Minister Amarasuriya also met with Alexander De Croo, representing the United Nations Development Programme. She expressed appreciation for the longstanding partnership between Sri Lanka and the United Nations and acknowledged the UN’s support in flood relief and livelihood assistance. The Prime Minister noted that, following the mandate received at the parliamentary election, the government is focused on meeting public expectations through national rebuilding grounded in public trust and good governance. She further reaffirmed the Government of Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening social protection systems and safeguarding vulnerable communities.
In addition, the Prime Minister met with Robert M. Uggla, Chairman of A.P. Moller Holding. The discussion focused on engagement with the private sector and potential areas of collaboration.
These meetings reflected Sri Lanka’s continued engagement with international partners and global stakeholders to support recovery, development, and long-term economic stability.
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