State Minister Nimal Lanza to resign?

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State Ministry of Rural Roads and Other Infrastructure Nimal Lanza said he had been hamstrung in the discharge of duties due to the impractical approach by Ministry Secretary Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake, and therefore he decided to stay away from ministerial duties.

Responding to speculation about his resignation from office, Mr. Lanza told Daily Mirror that he had been unable to discharge his ministerial duties for the benefit of the people because of the Ministry Secretary standing in his way.

“I am unable to work using allocations made to the ministry. The Secretary blocks me by citing various regulations which are impractical. They can never be implemented on the ground. Therefore, I asked all my staff members in the ministry to leave the ministry premises as there is no use of them being at the ministry with nothing else to do,” he said.

However, he said he was yet to submit his resignation.(Kelum Bandara)

Comments - 18

Independent Wednesday, 16 February 2022 08:58 AM

The one who came on a cycle to the municipal council is now a millionaire in Negombo.

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Ranaweera Wednesday, 16 February 2022 09:23 AM

So, the Minister wants to spend money and bend the rules but the Secretary is standing on the way. Is this happening for real. If that is correct then it is good for the country. We need such secretaries in the country who stand by the rules irrespective of practicality of such rules as some claimed. Or is this another strategy to fool the people? You never know.

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varuna Wednesday, 16 February 2022 09:30 AM

Another short drama to entertain the public battered with all sorts of socio-economic troubles. Thank you, minister.

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Dumindu Wednesday, 16 February 2022 09:38 AM

How come , who is the boss , Ministry Secretary or the Minister ? May be, the Secretary has more influence over the President than the Minister !

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dot Wednesday, 16 February 2022 09:39 AM

to be or not to be ..a huge dilemma but not for the voters in his electorate

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Roshan Wednesday, 16 February 2022 09:58 AM

Thank god u are resigning

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Jehan Wednesday, 16 February 2022 10:00 AM

All are crooks, just drama. G is a pissek

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Kadupol Jothy Wednesday, 16 February 2022 10:11 AM

Get out man, no problem you good for nothing nutty.

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Tim Timothy Wednesday, 16 February 2022 10:12 AM

Who cares for you. Get lost.

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Dirty dozen Wednesday, 16 February 2022 10:48 AM

This fellow was reprimanded by the Chinese delegation two weeks ago. Along with Basil, Saron Johnny,

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Galaboda Arachcji Wednesday, 16 February 2022 11:51 AM

Good reddens of bad rubbish

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N SENA Wednesday, 16 February 2022 11:58 AM

RESIGNING ONLY AS MINISTER. BETTER TO RESIGN THE SEAT

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Anthony. R Wednesday, 16 February 2022 01:51 PM

Just a drama,when unable to share the loot.

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dukuduku Wednesday, 16 February 2022 01:58 PM

MR will come by helicopter and give you a hug.

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Kana Wednesday, 16 February 2022 02:21 PM

He is Great number one

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Dilshan Perera Wednesday, 16 February 2022 02:38 PM

Finally some good news!

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roobarbie Wednesday, 16 February 2022 03:40 PM

Another thug laid to rest!

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Nikampala Fonseka Thursday, 17 February 2022 02:04 PM

Hurrah! Poor man wins at the end; hope the remaining 225 leave soon!!

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