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The outer perimeter wall of Temple Trees that was embedded with potted tropical bushes as part of the beautification operations conducted by the previous regime during the CHOGM 2013 was removed due to high maintenance cost.

Prime Minister's Media Secretary Saman Athaudahetti said the foliage will be sent to the Gampaha Botanical Garden.

He said millions of rupees is required monthly for its maintenance and since it is neither beneficial to the people nor the country, a decision was made to remove it.









Pix by waruna Wanniarachchi
 

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  • Desmond Jeromme Sunday, 01 March 2015 03:00 PM

    MR was up-keeping his garden at Temple Trees with public sweat

    Joseph Saturday, 28 February 2015 10:47 PM

    Yahapalanaya talked too much about corruption. Please catch the culprits first, recover the funds and pay off the national debt. After that you can do the petty things like arresting shashi and removing bushes from Temple Trees wall

    Athcolla Saturday, 28 February 2015 11:09 PM

    A beautiful surrounding is essensial for self belief and self worth. A ugly surrounding reflects a defeated vision

    CitizenPerera Sunday, 01 March 2015 03:01 AM

    Beatification of the city is important and can be done at the fraction of the cost. I must credit Goatabaya that he cleaned the city pretty well unlike no other UNP mayor or Minister could do.

    preethi Sunday, 01 March 2015 04:32 AM

    THE RAJAPAKSHE FAMILY RUINED THE ENTIRE COUNTRY BY BOGUS BEAUTY. BEAUTY MUST BE INSIDE A PERSONS HEART AND NOT A BIG SHOW OUT SIDE. OUT SIDE BEAUTY IS A BIG MEDIA STUNT WHILE THE MAJORITY OF THE POOR WERE SUFFERING UNDER THIS BARBARIC RULE. . TYRANNY SUPPRESSED THE MEDIA BY THEIR STUNTS...

    fdo Sunday, 01 March 2015 07:21 AM

    RW and MY3 good governance will make SL a TOILET COUNTRY.

    DD Sunday, 01 March 2015 09:57 AM

    Beautfing the country is a must,take singapore as an example and do it with the natural resources available.

    Pawani Sunday, 01 March 2015 10:38 AM

    Indeed its very beautiful. We like it. But if its maintenance cost is higher than what we expect it is wise to replace with a suitable

    Maithri Sunday, 01 March 2015 12:15 PM

    I was so beautiful and these yaha palanaya had to remove it, without finding ways to maintain it cheaper

    ag Sunday, 01 March 2015 12:40 PM

    It was a waste alright but whats the point removing it now,May be Ranil wants to have it for lunch

    simon Saturday, 28 February 2015 10:14 PM

    This is part of 100 days program ??Who is fooling who ??

    Horri Jimonis Sunday, 01 March 2015 03:09 PM

    What happened to the Billions worth of Furnishes which MR ordered and got from European Countries, still lying in the customs. All these are public money.

    Vijith_p@yahoo.com Sunday, 01 March 2015 03:11 PM

    Mahinda played out Billions and billions for Luxury life of his family. He has forgotten that he was born in a small village in the down south

    Eds Sunday, 01 March 2015 03:39 PM

    Ok. One burning issue sorted! Flower pots!

    fdo Sunday, 01 March 2015 05:09 PM

    RW must be given MINISTRY O FOREST CLEANING AND not of PM. He is his wasting time on useless matters.

    Senator Sunday, 01 March 2015 09:48 PM

    Break down the parapet wall too.

    asfar Monday, 02 March 2015 09:36 AM

    wow.......the best in 100 days. removing some flower pots. yahapalayata jayawewa.

    Perera Monday, 02 March 2015 02:16 PM

    Another "improvement" delivered by Yaha Palanaya, key promise...What is next, Galle Face, Diyatha, nature/walking paths in and around the city?How about removing all fountains in and around the country, all the greenery work in roundabouts!By the way what happened to all the clock towers built during Mr. R Premadasa era...

    J J Pathiwille Monday, 02 March 2015 02:43 PM

    Now, how about re-opening the road which runs behind Temple Trees (Duplication Road ?) from Slave Island to Kollupitiya, Liberty roundabout ???

    Wijesekara Thursday, 05 March 2015 05:05 AM

    Petty. Surely there are better ways to cut expenses. This is just a publicity stunt to show how the new govt is cutting costs. Sri Lankan people are not stupid sir. Reduce parliament size consolidate govt services stop corruption effective taxation. This is just silly.

    fayaz Saturday, 28 February 2015 03:39 PM

    This was while the people were struggling with the unbearable cost of living... Thank you appachchi via DM Android App

    mailman Saturday, 28 February 2015 01:55 PM

    Getting rid of worthless junk. Now on to the politicos please. via DM Android App

    roy Saturday, 28 February 2015 02:25 PM

    Thats way to go.no more unwanted Expenses. via DM Android App

    Freebird Saturday, 28 February 2015 02:27 PM

    what a waste of money all these days via DM Android App

    asela Saturday, 28 February 2015 02:29 PM

    great move. via DM Android App

    A Sri Lankan Saturday, 28 February 2015 03:08 PM

    A good move!

    Lankan by heart Saturday, 28 February 2015 03:22 PM

    That was the only green in kolpity .yes it is not beneficial for the people but it was really nice .please remove the grass from the roundabouts in the country.FOOLS!,

    Sybill Saturday, 28 February 2015 03:29 PM

    What a disgrace of the mentality of the present rulers to Srilanka now? So very narrow minded?

    Mirosaan Saturday, 28 February 2015 03:31 PM

    Good job..

    Sybill Saturday, 28 February 2015 03:36 PM

    What a disgrace of this current rulers? So very bird witted! Make Sri Lanka as ugly as Southern Indians cities and perish in utter destitution! Is this what India and US expect from Srilanka?

    ranga Saturday, 28 February 2015 01:41 PM

    Rumors of CSN closing down...have to find millions now to reduce the budget deficit...will have to remove a lot more...

    OMG Saturday, 28 February 2015 03:44 PM

    Modawansa might start crying out: these people are making Sri Lanka ugly!! iModawansa and the gang think they could fool a nation for eternity using sentiments like in a movie and steal trillions of public money.

    Don Don Saturday, 28 February 2015 04:02 PM

    Very good work, but this is not enough.We really need the culprits of the crimes to be punished.

    Veritas Saturday, 28 February 2015 04:04 PM

    Are any of these stories getting through to the gullible villagers who voted for the previous regime?

    de silva Saturday, 28 February 2015 04:05 PM

    Ask MR to pay the cost.He has enough money.

    kamal Saturday, 28 February 2015 04:06 PM

    Oh god see how innocent citizens money wasted by previous regime bastards for the sake of there prestige.

    Lawry Saturday, 28 February 2015 04:07 PM

    It looked nice but if it cost my arm and leg to have it in the city it is OK to remove.

    sds Saturday, 28 February 2015 04:26 PM

    Is this part of the 100 days programme or just mud slinging or been told by the Singaporean minister for the city to look bad

    lanka putha Saturday, 28 February 2015 07:59 PM

    We can spend this money saved on hospitals or schools

    Ravi Saturday, 28 February 2015 09:42 PM

    Actually it was an eyesore. The old white wall was more pleasing to the eye!


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