More Tamil teachers for Sabaragamuwa

Deraniyagala roving correspondent

SABARAGAMUWA: "Two hundred eighty five graduate teachers have been appointed to schools in the Sabaragamuwa Province. Even though there is a shortage of 490 Tamil teachers, only 55 will be recruited to Tamil schools. The remaining vacancies will be filled soon said Reggie Ranathunga, Governor, Sabaragamuwa Province.

"The PC would solve unemployment among youth soon. It is my desire to employ more graduate teachers, and within three months of the completion of training you all will get your permanency. This is due to the efficiency of the President and the Government. You can pin hopes on the present Government for a better future", the Governor said.

Minister Mohan Ellawela, Minister Y.G. Pathmasiri, the Chairman of the PC, Vice Chairman and senior officials of the Education Ministry participated in the ceremony.