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Govt. to unveil National Reorganisation Plan – President
The government will reveal the National Reorganisation Plan during the final quarter of this year, which gives the public the chance to witness the advancement of plan implementation and practices via digital media, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday making a special statement.
The government would also establish a Presidential Delivery Bureau (PDB) comprising of high-ranking officials from both the public and private sectors to coordinate the implementation of government plans, he said.
Wickremesinghe said he had a vision for the future that was built on four key pillars––Fiscal and Financial Reforms, Investment Drive, Social Protection and Governance and State Owned Enterprises Transformation.
President Wickremesinghe also stated that a joint mechanism would be established to solicit private sector suggestions to accomplish the technical and long-term efforts necessary for the country’s economic transformation.
The President stated that if the country’s economy is not altered to reflect the current world and modern technologies, the country will regress and become an economic colony.President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted that the administration is always devoted to achieving positive outcomes for the country, despite the fact that this reform program is difficult.
He said no matter how tough and painful the decisions that have to be made, only by adopting the correct policies on that challenging route, will it be possible to uplift the country for future generations.
President Wickremesinghe celebrated the tangible progress already achieved, emphasizing that everyone is now reaping the rewards of hard work, dedication, and progress. Notably, the inflation rate has declined from a staggering 70% to a more manageable 25.2%. The President expressed his satisfaction that the country is beginning to experience relief from economic pressures
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Four dead 32 injured in head on collision at Weerawila
Four persons including a Budhist monk died and 32 others were injured when two SLTB buses collided head on at Weerawila at arond 12 noon today (18).
Three of the deceased were women. 22 of the injured were admitted to the Hambanthota Hospital while 10 others have been admitted to the Debarawewa hospital.
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JMSDF ship OONAMI concludes goodwill visit
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship OONAMI which arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill and replenishment visit on 09 Mar 26 departed on 11 March.
The departing ship was given a formal farewell from the Sri Lanka Navy, in keeping with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.
The 150.5m long JMSDF OONAMI is commanded by Commander IIO Hiromasa.
During the stay in the island, crew members of the ship explored some tourist attractions in Colombo. The itinerary also included a coastal clean-up drive participated by naval personnel of both countries and engagements with the Sri Lanka Navy, designed to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation.
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Cabinet nod to amend Central Cultural Fund Act No. 57 of 1980
The Central Cultural Fund established under the provisions of the Central Cultural Fund Act No. 57 of 1980 is responsible for development of cultural and religious monuments in Sri Lanka, settling the expenditure borne for development, renovation and conservation of local and foreign cultural monuments, awarding financial donations for artisans as well as awarding those who served the nation in the fields of culture and religious sectors.
The said act has been passed in Parliament 45 years back and, the requirement to revise the provisions of the act according to the contemporary requirements haa been recognized.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted their policy
approval to amend the said act, considering the resolution furnished by the Minister of Buddhasashana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.
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