Permanent appointments for more graduates

Ridma Dissanayake

Arrangements are in place to absorb all newly appointed graduates above 35 years in to the permanent cadre of the state service, Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister W.D.J. Seneviratne said.

Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister W.D.J. Seneviratne hands over a permanent appointment letter to a new graduate

The graduates who received permanent appointments in the state service should understand the current situation of the country and work intelligently, he said.

Minister Seneviratne was addressing a ceremony at the Public Administration and Home Affairs Ministry to hand over permanent appointment letters to the newly recruited graduates who completed the one year training at the ministry.

The minister handed over 43 letters. This is the second batch that received permanent appointment letters after completing the training period in the ministry.

He said the government was looking forward for the contribution of Sri Lankan youths for the country's development.

Seneviratne requested the newly recruited graduates to join hands with the government to make Sri Lanka the "Wonder of Asia".

Public Administration and Home Affairs Ministry Secretary P.B.Abeykoon, Additional Secretary Jagath Chandrasiri and number of Division Heads were also present.