CPC goes to Russia without love

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The Central Provincial Council had allocated Rs. 15 million for a seven-day tour in Russia by all 58 members of the council and seven officials, including the Chief Secretary of the Council T.M.K. Bandara Tennakoon , Council sources said.

The tour will be undertaken in two batches. The first batch would leave for Kremlin tomorrow, an official said.

The second batch, which would include the Chief Minister of the Council Sarath Ekanayake, is to leave the country on October 5.

A leading bank in Kandy had already transferred $ 51,655 for this tour.

The members and the officials will stay at a hotel in Katunayake, where the delegates would be hosted to a dinner before they left for Russia, the official said.

However, the members of the group have expressed their displeasure over the charging of $1,545 from each person for facilities. (J.A.L.Jayasinghe)

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Comments - 12

mohan Monday, 26 September 2016 10:44 AM

Yahapalana Govt. at its top gear. Keep up the good waste for a bright future.

Mason Monday, 26 September 2016 11:06 AM

This is what you call misuse of public funds, having foreign trips, when much needs to be done in Central Province.Is there no Authority who could put a STOP to these ABUSE OF PREVILAGES..

Sincere Monday, 26 September 2016 11:39 AM

I am sure the everlasting traffic congestion in and around Kandy and lake road will definitely be sorted out soon after this visit. They are going to investigate how this is done in Russia. Bon Voyage sirs!

Sincere Monday, 26 September 2016 11:41 AM

What a crime this is for charging $1545 from each member for the tour. It is highly unjustifiable! This must be reported to the PM or the President!

Gajaba Monday, 26 September 2016 12:49 PM

Absolutely. People will pay any amount for the CPC to go to Russia and never come back.

Massdeen Monday, 26 September 2016 01:04 PM

There is no need of this Russian Tour they can use this money to be used for the development of the CPC

Ruwan Monday, 26 September 2016 01:20 PM

This is what happens when we have too many politicians they all want foreign trips!!

Sala Monday, 26 September 2016 01:37 PM

Don't blame Yahapalana govt. These are fellows left over from MR time

Maduka Monday, 26 September 2016 02:13 PM

Please stay in Russia and don't come back!

sobers Monday, 26 September 2016 02:16 PM

These provincial Councils are a:WHITE ELEPHANT", As a result the Innocents are paying for their Luxury, Salary, Extravaganza. What a shame!

REALPATRIAT Monday, 26 September 2016 02:49 PM

ABOLISH PROVINCIAL COUNCIL SYSTEM FORTHWITH. ITS A WHITE ELEPHANT. ITS UNSUITABLE FOR SRI LANKA. IT INCREASES FRAUD CORRUPTION AND ABUSE OF POWER. via DM Android App

observer Monday, 26 September 2016 04:47 PM

can you send both of them copies of Daily mirror may be they do not know yet. ha ha

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