Tamil Guardian
Sri Lanka considers closing 34 state institutions as military gets Rs 688 billion
Sri Lanka considers closing 34 state institutions as military gets Rs 688 billion by Thara Tue, 27/10/2026 - 16:35 Body The Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake addresses the Government Surveyors’ Association conference on Friday. Photograph: President’s Media Division The Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said a committee is considering closing or merging 34 state institutions, as his government cuts back the public sector under its IMF programme while committing Rs 688 billion to the military and police next year. Speaking at the 100th annual conference of the Gover…