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Govt. ministers call budget one of prosperity and development

11 November 2016 01:01 am - 6     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara said yesterday that the budget outlines plans of the government to take the nation towards economic prosperity with an emphasis on the issues faced by the youth.

There are a few issues of course. You can't expect to have a perfect budget, he said.

Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Harsha De Silva said that he was happy to be a part of this government which presented  such an effective budget.

This budget outlines clearly the plans to develop the country in partnership with the private sector. We congratulate the Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayaka, he said.


  Comments - 6

  • gobbaya Thursday, 10 November 2016 11:47 PM

    they are anyway developed and prosperous...its the silent masses who suffer anyway.... via DM Android App

    Jude Friday, 11 November 2016 06:52 AM

    Guys whom you are kidding!!!??? Tell me about the glaring Budget Deficit!!?? How do you plan cover the Deficit??? Yeah, it's going to be from increased Taxes , then grants and Loans (panhandling)!!?? That's including your Finance Minister swallowing his pride and begging for loans from Chinese!!!?? Don't tell Chinese offered good rate and very flexible payback terms therefore borrowing again from Chinese!!???

    ANTON Friday, 11 November 2016 07:32 AM

    AS LONG AS THEY HAVE PROSPERITY, THEY IMAGINE EVERYTHING IS LIKE THAT.

    Observer Friday, 11 November 2016 08:00 AM

    How can these fellows say anything negative when they are looked afterwell via DM Android App

    Kaboos Friday, 11 November 2016 08:35 AM

    Dear Dayasiri are you genuine on what you say.

    Ravi Friday, 11 November 2016 12:15 PM

    We are a shameless lot.


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