Cabinet halts import of limited number of vehicles

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The Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, decided to suspend the importation of a limited number of vehicles today (24) in view of the current situation in the country, the PM's office said.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today.

Ministers have pointed out to the Cabinet that the import of vehicles should be further restricted, taking into account the current situation in the country and the financial situation.

Accordingly, steps have been taken to suspend the previous proposal to import a limited number of vehicles as per the decision of the Cabinet.

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Comments - 13

Joshua Monday, 24 May 2021 08:09 PM

ha haa ....toyota lanka must be crying...

BE FAIR Monday, 24 May 2021 08:13 PM

06 months, the vehicles will be here Any bets.........?????

RoaringCreek Monday, 24 May 2021 08:17 PM

Chethanaham bikkawe kamman wadami

Sam Silva Monday, 24 May 2021 08:18 PM

As per President all imports of vehicles we banned sometime back. Guess it never happened and the influentials were still getting their vehicles. What a shame.!!

Sambo Monday, 24 May 2021 08:23 PM

Our ministers are so busy doing nothing that they need SUV s to travel in extra comfort. The only thing they do is speaking rubbish in media briefings. Be are now even begging from Bangladesh, See what out efficient leaders have brought us to.

Ronnie Bugger Monday, 24 May 2021 08:25 PM

Bird brained proposals possible only with people who have no brains, starting with the number one citizen.

Tax Payer Monday, 24 May 2021 08:42 PM

We thought that a total ban on imports of vehicles was in effect for the last one and half years?

Ben Monday, 24 May 2021 08:42 PM

Government seems ready to do even any dirty work as long as it would be able to cover from public,you decide is this the most important thing to do in this hour, shameless and selfish politicians

Gajanayake Monday, 24 May 2021 08:49 PM

Thanks to the Ha Ho made by the media. Pm inevitably had to sweep it under the carpet.

Yujish Monday, 24 May 2021 09:34 PM

Really we are in dam pathetic situ.

Dam Tuesday, 25 May 2021 12:32 AM

We can import Chinese made vehicles, not japan..lol

Disappointed and Sad Ex Sri Lankan Tuesday, 25 May 2021 02:29 AM

It is extremely sad to see the state of affairs in Sri Lanka. I live overseas and we continue to collect funds for various causes including buying ventilators for hospitals. Yet the Goverment has enough money to buy 227 Land Cruisers, and not enough money to buy vaccines and mdeical equipment. 3.5bn rupees can go a long way in helping the health sector.

Chatura Udawatte Tuesday, 25 May 2021 09:24 AM

They bring the proposal... They cancel the proposal ... They Call them selves heroes... What important stuf proposed and discussed at a cabinet meeting

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