Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Rs 100 million to be allocated for the development of the Jaffna Library including computer facilities. Rs 200 for the development of other public libraries.

Apart from the oil storage tanks given to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka IOC, 61 oil storage tanks in the Trincomalee tank farm will be developed as a joint venture with international firms, aimed at entering the international fuel market.

Govt to allocate Rs. 232.5 billion for 'Aswesuma' welfare benefits.

The senior citizens' allowance to be increased from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000 and to be implemented from April 2025.

The allowance for kidney patients and disabled patients to be increased from Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 10,000.

President announces t...