It is better for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to leave his residence without waiting till he is asked to do so, Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.
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It is better for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to leave his residence without waiting till he is asked to do so, Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.
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Mahila :(Part III)
Pool must include, dedicated pool of 25 vehicles (may be /- 10, assessed after strict operational Needs of MP’s outside WP), 4WD vehicles to ensure MP’s visiting sites not accessible by 2WD double cabs – remote irrigation, construction sites!!!??? AGAIN THESE VECLES TO BE SOUGHT ON NEEDS BASIS AND ON DEMAND!!?? Definitely for specific period of time – covering such visits and NOT allocated to anyone of the MP’s permanently, and returned to ‘PVPP’ after ‘EACH and EVERY SUCH DEMAND’ for 4WD vehicle ensures ‘PVPP’ carries-out Timely, Orderly, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE – UNTRAMMELLED by any other, ensures these units are kept, “OPTIMUM, PRIME CONDITION for use – all times and IMPORTANTLY, retains it's value, “END-OF-TERM”, which is denied to the STATE NOW BY MISUSE!!
ALL THESE NEEDS PLANNING TO EXECUTE PROPERLY, FINANCIALLY, OPERATIONALLY THE STATE, TAX-PAYER COST, VERY MINIMALISTIC!? THIS IS SIGNIFICANT SYSTEMR CHANGE and being employed overseas! Why not SL??
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Mahila :(Part II)
Foregoing, Ensures Proper Routine Maintenance, Upkeep of State Property rather than depending on ad hoc knowledge of parliamentarians, drivers IMPORTANTLY, to record damages to vehicles regularly, Timely, preventing Misuse, Non-recording of damages!?
2. In respect of Parliamentarians travel from ELECTORATE/HOMEBASE to Kotte Parliament – MP’s from outside WP – have another POOL OF VEHICLES, 125 IN TOTAL (WEEKLY USE 100 25 UNDER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE) with NO 4WD, only 2WD for Highway Use, “ON DEMAND BASIS ONLY”, to enable outside WP to commute between KOTTE PARLIAMENTARY COMPLEX (KPC), - includes Madiwela MP’s Housing complex – to their Electorate Hometown – nearest URBAN CENTRE!!?? Again, purely “ON DEMAND BASIS” – ‘NOT FOR KEEPS’!?AFTER ELECTORATE VISIT, return to Kotte, goes to ‘PVPP’!? Thereafter “on demand”, Parliamentary attendance vehicle used!? Shouldn’t be any drawbacks, if used, Proper Planned Visits (PPV)!?
(TBC)
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Mahila :(Part I)
NO WONDER!!??
Tendency seems to remain in 'Shithole' we got into since 1977!? The Malaise introduced by “Proverbial Political FOX” DOESN’’T seem to ABATE!? ENABLE Continuity of ‘ILL-FATED’ practice forever - to eternity!? “THANNAWA”!? Promised NPP ‘SYSTEM CHANGE IS TOTAL FAILURE!!?? ‘FALSE PROMISE’!?
1. Please establish a "POOL of VEHICLES FOR PARLIAMENTARIANS' USE with dedicated Drivers for each vehicle!!?? They are to be used to go to Parliament and Back or government agencies in Colombo District for Parliamentarians' use to carry-out official duties, and when attending Parliament!? 'ON DEMAND BASIS' only!? NOT FOR PERSONAL USE!? Shopping, personal usage EXCLUDED!? STRICTLY OFFICIAL DUTIES ONLY!!?? After OFFICIAL CHORES concludes, returns to "Parliament VEHICLE POOL Park" (PVPP), where staff - clean/wash, do daily Routine Maintenance - Fluid level Checks,
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I AM A CHEF IN CATERING BUT YOU FORGOT TO MAKE TESTY FOOD AND SHOW TO THE PUBLIC -
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Four months have passed since Anura Kumara Dissanayake formed an NPP led government. Despite challenges faced the government has shown many positives in the areas of economy, justice, law and order and its battle against corruption. As citizens do you feel the Govt. is on the right track?