Sri Lanka, March 31 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that 30,000 young people will be recruited into the public service, with the necessary funds already allocated for the initiative.

Speaking at a public meeting in Buttala, held in the lead-up to the local government elections, the President emphasized the government's commitment to providing employment opportunities for the youth.

"We are recruiting 30,000 new young people with talent and ability. Now the money has been allocated. I have seen that many advertisements are being published in newspapers. We will provide jobs for those who apply," he said.

In addition to employment opportunities, President Dissanayake highlighted efforts to expand welfare support for those in n...