'Tharuna Aruna' grooming graduates for private sector jobs

The Government will provide training and development for 2,000 university graduates for private sector employment needs under the 'Tharuna Aruna' programme. This is done under the World Bank funding programme by the Ministry of Skills Development and Public Enterprises, sources said.

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Gem Authority sets up service centre in Beruwala

The National Gem and Jewellery Authority has introduced new services for gem traders in Paththekade, Beruwala to facilitate their trading through a service centre last week. The Chairman of the NGJA, Hasitha Thilakarathne said that through this service centre, traders will be able to do gem testing and gain professional opinion on authenticity. Information on imports and exports will also be provided.

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Instant insurance, a concern for traffic police

Introduction of payment on instance insurance claims for motor accidents by leading insurance companies is creating a series of problems for the traffic police and for security as well. The insurance companies a few years ago introduced the settlement of insurance claims at the point of the accident mainly to avoid police procedure.

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