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Grade 6 educational reforms postponed to next year
The Grade 6 educational reforms have been postponed till next year, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa said.

The decision was taken at this weeks cabinet meeting. 

Veteran journalist Iqbal Athas of the Sunday Times passes away
The Political Editor of the Sunday Times and former Defence Correspondent Iqbal Athas who was 81 years old passed away this morning, family said. 

His final rites were conducted this evening.

Digital card system to supply fuel for vehicles
A digital card system approved by the cabinet can be implemented to supply fuel to vehicles belonging to government institutions. 

School stationery allowance continues
The Cabinet has approved continuing the programme implemented to provide an allowance of 6,000 rupees per child to purchase school stationery.

Teachers over 23,000 recruitment
The proposal to recruit over 23,000 teachers for the state services has been approved by the Cabinet.