Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- It is time to eradicate the dependent mentality and social welfare culture. Sri Lankans must confront the bitter truth they have avoided for so long. The result otherwise will be the continuation of promise-based politics. That culture needs to stop now or it will not end. The country will remain in the developing region for ever.Sri Lanka Travel Guide

The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that Aswesuma welfare payments for November were disbursed to more than 1.4 million beneficiary families. A total of 1,415,738 received the payments. The Board confirmed that more than Rs. 11.2 billion was credited to the bank accounts of recipients last Thursday. It is certain to be a relief to many in need.

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