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77% of graduates employed in govt. sector!

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3 years ago

November 18, 2022

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More than 77 per cent of Sri Lankan graduates work in the public sector, a report released by the Tokyo-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.

The report titled ‘Strengthening Active Labor Market Policies to Drive an Inclusive Recovery in Asia’ further said that graduates whose skills do not match the available occupations in the market and lack specific skills prefer to ‘queue up’ for government jobs.

Majority of the graduates prefer jobs in Sri Lanka’s public service due to job security and financial security, as well as receiving a fixed salary and pension during the employee’s lifetime. On the other hand, the youth’s inability to get ‘better job opportunities’ in the private sector leads to dependence on public sector jobs.

The report further pointed out that it is important for the government to prevent recruiting graduates in public sector jobs continuously to simply absorb unemployed graduates, and instead focus on systematically recruiting skilled people to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.