Colombo, Aug. 3 -- Speaking at a public gathering in Badulla on 1 August 2020, President Rajapaksa assured that he would honor every promise in his policy framework "Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor". "I will not abandon my quest to eradicate poverty. My promise for 150,000 job appointments for underprivileged and graduates too will be granted." the President stated.

The President also revealed a plan to provide employment for students who had succeeded in Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations following a satisfactory training program.

"Every time a patriotic leader is elected to the highest office in the country, eventually conspirators and extremists would emerge to sabotage his/her policies and vision." he said.

The Presid...