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manel fonseka Saturday, 23 February 2013 05:47 PM
As an asthmatic I have NEVER been able to venture beyond the Lion's Paw at Sigiriya, never been able to experience the complete ascent to the summit and the view from there. But I was dead against the building of a lift and even more against the landing of helicopters on the site. There are just some things in life one has to accept one cannot HAVE or experience! I have been to Sigiriya hundreds of times and look backing with nostalgia to the days when one could climb it at leisure and savour a unique experience. Sooner or later (as with Lascaux and Ajanta) the authorities may HAVE to restrict access simply to preserve the site. Take a public vote on this! NO to helicopters for VIPs! Find some other way to rescue sick people!
kalana Monday, 25 February 2013 07:35 AM
I am planing to buy a Helicoptor. Good move, not only Sri Pada, create for other places like bus halts, then everyone can enjoy. Then Gamunu can't increase Bus fair also.
Dalu banda Monday, 25 February 2013 05:45 AM
Kele Gas tikata Sumana Saman Devi Pihitai.
TERRENCE Monday, 25 February 2013 03:54 AM
"IF M............. CANNOT GO TO THE MOUNTAIN HE MAKES THE MOUNTAIN COME TO HIM"
Saman Sunday, 24 February 2013 11:53 PM
Built more clean toilets instead!
Manel Sunday, 24 February 2013 09:06 PM
VIPs going to Sri Pada on helicopters mean poor people will have to foot the fuel bills.
Muhammad Sunday, 24 February 2013 12:00 AM
Once the k,,g decided, no one can change, the landing pad will be established very very soon. via DM Android App
Zarook Sunday, 24 February 2013 05:20 AM
At the end only politicians will profit from this project and not the ordinary men and women. It is also going to distrupt the serenity of the place because flying in/out a helicopter generates a lot of noise, air pollution and disturbance to the worshippers. It is a very bad idea from my point of view and should be not be considered at all.
Arjun Gunawardene Sunday, 24 February 2013 05:18 AM
The proposal is purely centered around rescue and emergency services (including fire hazards and security). It is not necessarily a “bad idea” as long as it’s limited to the purpose for which it’s built. Alternatively, a fully trained ground rescue team can be installed on site to respond to emergency and other critical life threatening situations. Quick access to medical facilities would mean the difference between life and death. A paramedic hospital can also be conveniently located. Currently Sri Pada faces a severe threat to its eco system by dumping of non-perishable materials than any other potentially known hazard.
Savvy Sunday, 24 February 2013 03:46 AM
Sell this bloody place to the Chinese ...they to are so called Buddhist no problem....
Ranjitdea Sunday, 24 February 2013 02:58 AM
What happened to that grandeures plan to build a cable car to Sri Pada by the Provincialcouncil
Anosh Sunday, 24 February 2013 03:01 AM
and in near future - 'Climb Adams peak online'
Ranjit Sunday, 24 February 2013 02:57 AM
Oh finally a helipad for Citizen Perera? This is Chinthana at the peak performing Miracles of Asia.
Dinesh Sunday, 24 February 2013 02:47 AM
Well said lionheart.....Galle face Colombo will be ideal location, since it is in easy reach of the VIPs.......LoL
dIREsTRAITS Saturday, 23 February 2013 10:25 PM
At one time R. Premadasa was also an untouchable king and his wife the Queen of queens. Look what happened to them. Nothing lasts for ever! All kings, queens and princesses should take note.
sageeth Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM
not a good idea via DM Android App
ling Saturday, 23 February 2013 04:51 PM
Aney, pisu or what? useless VIPs. Prince my foot, their last name does not qualify at all.
Meharudeen Saturday, 23 February 2013 09:54 AM
I knew something was coming after seeing both prince visited few weeks back.....
Haji Saturday, 23 February 2013 09:46 AM
Another contract for China. And gradually we will lease the place to them. Very important mater for our nation. We have completed all highways now airways. No wonder if Somalia beat us in ecconomy In Near future.
GC Saturday, 23 February 2013 09:02 AM
Evacuation of the sick can only be a cover, unless it is the fat unfit politicians who have heart attacks and cramps in climbing the few remaining steps. There are many places and hospitals where the money can be better spent (even on medicines and simple devices like syringes) if they are so concerned about the sick.
GC Saturday, 23 February 2013 09:00 AM
A pilgrimage used to have value with the difficulty of the journey. I. Is religion now only a photo-opportunity to deceive the devout and garner a few more votes?
Nalaka Saturday, 23 February 2013 08:45 AM
Only objective of these idiots is to satisfy so called VIPs to ensure their survival. Environemntal loviing people of the country should voice against such people who destroy our future for the sake of their benefits.
DHA Saturday, 23 February 2013 08:04 AM
Whatever said and done they'll never tend the realize values.....
Lobo Saturday, 23 February 2013 07:58 AM
They want to be photographed on top to show their piety but too unfit and fat to make the pilgrimage.....hence the helicopters!
Kondebandapucheena Saturday, 23 February 2013 07:56 AM
Shame These people trying to change History too
Dammika Saturday, 23 February 2013 07:42 AM
Does these decision makers know the value of many means in climbing SRI PADA? Why cannot they spend this money to uplift the standards of the needy people
psy Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM
ha ha surely not for sick ppl but only for VIPs... who os trying to fool whome ?. via DM Android App
lionheart Saturday, 23 February 2013 06:48 AM
Why not spend a few billion more and shift Sri Pada to a convenient location......the whole purpose of climbing is what makes the journey so sacred.
Podiman Saturday, 23 February 2013 06:42 AM
As per the past experience, they do what ever they want to do for the sake of them, not the eco-system
Miron Rathnayake Saturday, 23 February 2013 12:00 AM
You can build anything of that sort, but it is not the possibility that matters, but the natural achaelogical value that has been earned through centuries. We should understand that this value has been there due to these difficulties of climbing Sri pada, if there hadn't been theses difficulties, it wouldn't have had this fame and veneration. So, be vigilant. via DM Android App
lalitha Saturday, 23 February 2013 04:52 AM
other than making life easy for VIPs i dont see the GOSL making life easy for ppl
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