The “Household Survey on the Impact of the Economic Crisis – 2023,” conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics, states that the adverse effects of the economic crisis have significantly impacted children's education. The survey reveals that 55 percent of school children have been adversely affected, with this percentage being higher in rural and estate areas. Furthermore, it was found that 53.2 percent of the affected children have either reduced or completely stopped purchasing school stationery, while 26.1 percent have resorted to re-using previously used stationery.

• Debt Restructuring Completed
• Relief Packages Rolled Out for Small and Medium-Scale Entrepreneurs
• Safeguarding the Well-Being of Low-Income Earners

Current Affairs

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A total of 16 Midshipmen from the 38th (Legal) and 39th intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), along with 13 Service Entry candidates, were commissioned on 28th December 2024 at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the event was graced by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), as the Chief Guest.