‘Aswesuma’: Nov. allowance for elders credited to bank accounts

‘Aswesuma’: Nov. allowance for elders credited to bank accounts

November 22, 2024   04:03 pm

The government announced that the Rs. 3,000 allowance designated for elderly individuals aged over 70, enrolled in the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit program, has been credited to their respective bank accounts.

According to a statement issued by the Government Information Department, the funds have been disbursed for the month of November, and beneficiaries may withdraw the amount from their accounts starting today (22).

This financial aid is provided to a total of 511,086 eligible individuals under the relief scheme while a total sum of Rs. 1,533,258,000 has been allocated for distribution this month to ensure the support reaches the intended recipients.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

President Dissanayake assumes duties as Minister of Defence (English)

President Dissanayake assumes duties as Minister of Defence (English)

Pilleyan arrives at CID again to record statement (English)

MP Dilith Jayaweera calls on Malwathu Mahanayake Thero (English)

Sri Lanka says discussions with IMF on third review concluded successfully (English)

LIVE🔴Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

New Speaker and Deputy Speaker appointed during inaugural session of 10th Parliament (English)

President Anura Kumara delivers Govt's Policy Statement during inaugural session of 10th Parliament (English)