Meanwhile, the President announced that the government has increased the allowance for pre-school teachers by LKR 2,500, which will take effect this week.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks during a meeting held yesterday (23) with school leavers and unemployed youth in the Chenkaladi area, Batticaloa.

A significant number of youths from the locality attended the meeting, and the President responded positively to their inquiries.