DAT allowance for doctors and study allowance for university teachers increased
Posted by Editor on January 9, 2024 - 8:46 am
The Sri Lanka government has approved President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to double the Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance for doctors up to Rs. 70,000, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said on Monday (January 08).
Accordingly, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance for doctors has been increased from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 70,000.
Additionally, university teachers will see a 25% increase in their study allowance, set to be included in their January salary.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan President reaffirms commitment to justice for Easter Sunday attack victims October 6, 2024
- Over 100,000 leave agricultural jobs in Sri Lanka October 6, 2024
- Sri Lanka raises import tax on potatoes and big onions October 6, 2024
- 15th Census of Population and Housing in Sri Lanka to begin tomorrow October 6, 2024
- Dhammika Priyantha appointed as new Director of Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence Service October 5, 2024
