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The government yesterday sought parliamentary approval for a supplementary estimate to cover Rs. 330 million for the purchase of vehicles for three cabinet ministers, three state ministers, a Provincial Governor and a Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Among them, Rs. 43 million is for the purchase of a vehicle for Foreign Employment Minister Thalatha Athukorala, another Rs. 42 million for Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Faiszer Musthapha and Rs. 43 million for National Co-Existence, Dialogue and official Language Minister Mano Ganesan.

A further Rs. 43.7 million has been allocated for the purchase of a vehicle for city planning and water supply State Minister Sudarshani Fernandopulle, Rs. 43 million for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development State Minister Dilip Wedaarachchi and the balance payment of Rs. 29 million for the purchase of a vehicle for Skills development and vocational training State Minister Palitha Range Bandara.

Meanwhile, Rs. 43 million has been allocated for the purchase of a vehicle for Eastern Provincial Council Governor Austin Fernando and another Rs. 43 million to purchase a vehicle for the use of Secretary (Parliamentary Affairs) to the Prime Minister’s office.

The estimate also sought approval to cover foreign travel expenses of Foreign Affairs Ministry and Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure Ministry amounting Rs. 23.6 million and Rs. 0.9 million respectively.

A supplementary allocation of Rs. 10 million was also sought for the Expenditure on repairs and maintenance of official residence of Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Faiszer Musthapha. (Ajith Siriwardana)


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  • AUSLANKA Saturday, 06 May 2017 03:10 PM

    We pay interest for foreign loans and they import cars using those money.

    Nus Saturday, 13 May 2017 09:55 AM

    Where did you all receive the money to buy these vehicle? We are in Debt, Instead of buying these vehicle why don't govt at least settle some of the debts.???????Don't Know where this will end.....Might be Fiscal policy decision?

    Niz Thursday, 11 May 2017 09:47 PM

    Former Maam spent 24m for 3 night in Paris. Its a shame no one questioned about it.

    Sharma Wednesday, 10 May 2017 08:23 AM

    Visited a school located near the main road leading to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Surprised to see disgusting conditions there. No separate classrooms for children. Many grades squeezed together in two halls. No clean toilets. Least or no other essential facilities. In this country the best for the politicians and worst for the children.

    Bingo Wednesday, 10 May 2017 06:06 AM

    Pray for them to perish on our roads for the curse they have done for innocent citizens

    upali Tuesday, 09 May 2017 10:05 AM

    AkuAmbassador cars don't produce any more.

    sharm Monday, 08 May 2017 10:46 AM

    43Mn for a vehicle for the looters while the innocent lives of those who were killed at the dump explosion at meethotamulla are being valued for just for Rs. 100,000-. hope these dirty politicians would be safe on the road while traveling in these cursed vehicles. . .

    Appu Sunday, 07 May 2017 10:27 AM

    This is YAHAPALANAYA or YAMAPALANAYA via DM Android App

    L C A Sunday, 07 May 2017 07:59 AM

    This is one of the main reasons why we get to see people on the road by taking part in all kind of protests everyday.

    Planner Saturday, 06 May 2017 03:53 PM

    We have mounds of garbage not being properly disposed of, inadequate power supplies for economic development, and a serious need for investment in education and health care. There is no need for ministers and others to have luxury transportation. Looking abroad there is an inverse relationship between general income levels and the luxury levels of ministerial transportation. India is perhaps one of the few exceptions and they should be lauded for this. Surely one of these ministers will set himself apart and drive a normal vehicle. The Pope did this to universal praise only a few years ago.

    claire Saturday, 06 May 2017 03:18 PM

    An unbelievable decision and of course made without the consent of the people. The Sri Lankans (tourists too) have to bear up to pay almost 50% tax on Hotel-, Restaurant and Telephone/TV bills to "reduce" the debts made by the government. What about a cost of ONE coconut today Rs 74/- ?? How can the poor survive ??Are you aware that a Swiss President went to work by bicycle ??

    JAN Saturday, 06 May 2017 03:08 PM

    Oh my God 43Million for each persons Car am shocked Why this Mass amounts spending for a car please Stop this menance immediately By Normal Car via DM Android App

    dishan Saturday, 06 May 2017 09:42 AM

    seriously..unbelievable these people are.. via DM Android App

    King Mihiraj Saturday, 06 May 2017 02:58 PM

    This is the correct time for MS to come forward and to show the citizens of this country real YAHA PALANAYA action. Scrap this deal, take a decision similar to the President of Philippine. If you can do that, guarantee you will get more votes than the people flocked to Galle Face green on last 1st May. Over to you Mr President.

    SLguy Saturday, 06 May 2017 02:51 PM

    Regret I didnt vote for MR at the last election. At least he developed the country. Highways , Flyovers, schools, airports, harbors, grounds, institutes and much more. This government is incapable of doing anything. But they keep on robbing and having a luxury life. Poor SLs what a bad decision the made on Jan 8th. Wait till ETCA comes, people will start begging MR to come back.

    Citizen Saturday, 06 May 2017 02:47 PM

    Hypocricy at it's highest. Reminds us of the last days of Rome

    Dinesh Saturday, 06 May 2017 12:27 PM

    Regret I didnt vote for MR at the last election. At least he developed the country. Highways , Flyovers, schools, airports, harbors, grounds, institutes and many more. This government is incapable of doing anything. But they keep on robbing and having a luxury life. Poor SLs what a bad decision the made on Jan 8th. Wait till ETCA comes, people will start begging MR to come back.

    r86 Saturday, 06 May 2017 11:33 AM

    doing nothing but vehicle.... via DM Android App

    Aku Saturday, 06 May 2017 11:31 AM

    Vehicles are gold plated or something??? Can't they drive a more reliable Asian car like the Indian Ambassador or something???? Why are you wasting our money????

    nick Saturday, 06 May 2017 10:46 AM

    what a joke why not give these guys Toyota prius or something which could have slashed the cost by 90% these guys were making big noise to pass just peanut 100k for those who got killed by meethitamullha but now having super luxury toy for their luxury life addition if anybody said MR ate money then these guys are maybe even worse via DM Android App

    citizen Saturday, 06 May 2017 10:37 AM

    is this really needed now foolish government via DM Android App

    ceylon Saturday, 06 May 2017 10:27 AM

    cant stop un ruly protestsso they need good cars for trafic jams. via DM Android App

    Selvyn Saturday, 06 May 2017 10:24 AM

    This is unbearable. Madness of the highest order. The president and the PM are to be criticized for their irresponsibility via DM Android App


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