Government Employees to Receive Salary Increase - President

The President also highlighted that, as part of the government's ongoing efforts to support pensioners, an additional Rs. 3,000 has been added to the monthly payments of all pensioners since October.

 This adjustment aims to provide relief to retirees, many of whom rely on their pension as a primary source of income.

The proposed salary increase for government employees is expected to bolster the economy by improving the purchasing power of civil servants, while the pension hike offers a much-needed financial boost to elderly citizens.

Details of the exact salary increase and the budgetary provisions for these changes are expected to be clarified when the official budget is presented in the coming weeks.