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11 July 2023 05:46 pm - 14 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}
‘Sri Lanka Legume’ tree (Crudia zeylanica) which blocked the construction of the Colombo - Kandy Expressway in the Daraluwa area of Veyangoda, was removed with Cabinet approval, Minister Bandula Gunawardane said today.
He told the weekly Cabinet briefing that Cabinet approval was granted as the Cabinet of Ministers observed that it was a waste of money to protect a tree that is commonly available and said that the removal of the tree is a policy decision of the government.
“I called for a report and got to know that there are 15 ‘Sri Lanka Legume’ trees which are over 40 years old and 25 trees that are 12 and 15 feet in extent in the project area. We are planning to plant 200 ‘Sri Lanka Legume’ trees in the area in place of the removed tree,” he said and added that Botanists assured him that any number of ‘Sri Lanka Legume’ trees can also be grown.(Ajith Siriwardana)
nadarajah Tuesday, 11 July 2023 06:21 PM
very good decision
Umar Tuesday, 11 July 2023 06:23 PM
Really? Reveal the report - it's authority and competency. Ultimately, this will be said about the last elephant, the last leopard, etc but never the last profiteering,self-seeking politician
APPUHAMY Tuesday, 11 July 2023 06:30 PM
VERY GOOD. HE IS TALKING SOME SENCE NOW.
ravin Tuesday, 11 July 2023 06:54 PM
No wonder country is going down the praecipe.
Felix de mel Tuesday, 11 July 2023 07:52 PM
As long as nobody gets benefited by the fair share of the construction cost.
Mahila Wednesday, 12 July 2023 06:44 AM
AND THE TREE THAT HAS BEEN 'DOWNED'!!!???
Buddhist Tuesday, 11 July 2023 11:19 PM
I would like to know which clause in the constitution gives unlimited powers to the cabinet to make such statements. Just because the cabinet decides on various matters, is there a clause in the Constitution that enables this?
Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 12 July 2023 01:57 AM
Makes sense this time. Most of these people protesting to preserve these trees have not planted a single tree in their life time.
Common Sense Wednesday, 12 July 2023 03:41 AM
Excellent Decision
Dot v Wednesday, 12 July 2023 03:43 AM
The cabinet decides on a tree ..were the experts contacted on why the concerns were expressed ?..or was it just the road factor ??anyway the tree is cut ..and so all reviews on why .would not bring it back would it ?
Buddhist Wednesday, 12 July 2023 08:45 AM
Constitution allows the cabinet to make decisions on state matters and not to cut trees and buy overpriced petrol and gas.
Do Doo Dooo Chin Wednesday, 12 July 2023 01:22 PM
Means, next Road Project will start soon and Bandula will get his 20% commission as usual. Good .... Good... Gooday good ......
Kirimathaya Appusingho - Aladeniya Wednesday, 12 July 2023 01:27 PM
To up-root the tree how many millions you spent Mr. Minister. Why this waste of poor man's sweat spent in vain?
Tree lover Thursday, 13 July 2023 08:03 PM
No cabinet approval obtained to cut down world famous baobab tree in the old park, kachcheri, Jaffna.
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