The government plans to implement a rehabilitation programme for beggars living in Colombo with the help of volunteer groups through the Ministry of Social Services. As the first step a census will be conducted to gather information regarding the beggars living in the Colombo area.
The programme is to include livelihood training and self-employment training while the homeless children will be provided with an education.
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Government puts up theatrics to avoid farmers' concerns – MP Dilith Jayaweera
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Farmers stage protests urging govt. to purchase paddy at a fair price
Sugeeshwara Bandara arrested over allegations of misappropriating state funds
'No one can influence public appointments' Govt denies officials appointed at Cardinal’s request
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa released on bail following arrest by the Bribery Commission
Political debate intensifies over Suresh Sallay detention and CID conduct
