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AAC delegates discuss road safety projects, etc., with State Minister
On an invitation by State Minister for Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna, a delegation from the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC) which comprised Dhammika Attygalle (President), Keerthi Gunawardane (Vice President), MP Piyankara Jayaratne (Vice Patron) and Devapriya Hettiarachchi (Secretary) met at the State Ministry of Transport at D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha on 12th July 2023.
The purpose of the discussion was to ascertain the services and the facilities provided by the Association and also the Association’s future plans regarding the Road Safety Projects. The Association provided a PowerPoint presentation of the facilities and services it provides and pointed out that it was the voice of the motorists and its motto is “Partner in Motoring ”.
The Association emphasised that they are involved in the UN Decade of Action 2010-2020 that has been extended till 2030 and they annually carry out at least one or two Road Safety Projects.
The Road Safety Projects are inclusive of workshops and seminars not only for the motorists but also for all road users including schoolchildren.
The State Minister then suggested the Association provide a Road Map to the Ministry in regard to the future programme of the Road Safety Projects.
He also pointed out that at present the data recorded with regard to the Road accidents and the fatalities and injuries, collected by the Department of Police, Insurance Companies, Road Development Authority, Department of Motor Traffic and National Road Safety Council, but there is no consistency and accuracy in that data. He therefore requested whether the Association could develop a Software for this purpose so that an accurate date could be provided from a responsible organisation.
The State Minister said that the Department of Motor Traffic intends to extend their services and proposed to establish a counter in the Katunayake Air Port Arrival Terminal to issue Temporary Driving License to foreigners to drive in Sri Lanka. He extended an invitation to the Association whether they could also have their operations together with the Department.
He also inquired whether the AAC wished to change the incorporation Act no. 19 of 1957. But delegates of the Association do not want to give up their identity as it is a state recognized incorporation.
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Law will be enforced against all those who acquire assets illegally- State Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe
State Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, while addressing a public gathering held at the Raffles Hotel in Kotte on Tuesday [April 22] said that the law will be enforced against all those who acquire assets illegally.
He said that , if someone joins a municipal council receiving a modest salary and, within two to three years, builds a luxury house and acquires a vehicle, we will question how such wealth was amassed. If a satisfactory explanation cannot be provided, the law will be enforced and the measures will be taken to confiscate any illegally acquired assets.
The opposition frequently levels accusations against us, but we have not engaged in any wrongdoing. We have not misappropriated public funds, used undue influence to secure school admissions for our children, or interfered with law enforcement. We are dedicated to serving the people by upholding an ethical and responsible political culture.
If you wish to develop your community, I respectfully urge you to elect individuals of integrity who will not misuse public funds.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
It has been reported that prison officials and the police have brought the unrest among the 500 plus inmates of the Matara prison which commenced on Tuesday [22] under control by this morning (23)
It has been reported that the inmates had broken out of their wards after which the officials were compelled to fire in the air and use tear gas to bring the situation under control.
The inmates are being temporarily transferred to the Angunkolapelessa prison in groups to enable authorities to repair the the damage caused to the wards and cells within the premises.
The prison officials who were injured during the conflict are receiving treatment at the Matara hospital. 
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Local government authorities and Municipal Councils are the nursery of corrupt politics. – Prime Minister
The Prime Minister stated that the President has challenged all ministers to transparently and efficiently spend the funds allocated to each ministry through the national budget for the benefit of the people, and that the local governments and municipal councils have historically been the nursery grounds of corrupt politics.
The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a public gathering held at the Raffles Hotel in Kotte on Tuesday [April 22].
The Prime Minister further stated:
“All 159 of us in Parliament today did not enter through family or financial influence. We are ordinary citizens just like you and individuals who stand among you. Unlike in the past, our members do not behave disruptively in Parliament. When school children visit, there is no need for the Speaker to request their removal that our parliamentary members conduct themselves with dignity, adherence to the law, and political maturity.
This is the kind of Parliament we have always aspired to have. Today, it is you who has made this transformation possible. For a long time, we have not experienced the advantages of an efficient and properly functioning local government. You now have the opportunity to elect representatives who are truly committed to serving you and improving your local institutions.
The event was attended by Arosh Athapaththu, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Municipal Council candidate representing the National People’s Power, along with several other candidates and a large number of local residents.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
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