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Ranaviru Seva Authority falls short on delivery in supplying needs of disabled servicemen
Disabled servicemen numbering 1,041 have asked the Ranaviru Seva Authority for wheelchairs last year, but only 352 have been distributed, the Annual Report of the Authority for the year 2021 reveals.In the same year, out of over 1,500 servicemen have requested forearm/elbow crutches but only 1,000 of them have been provided with crutches.
In 2021, a total of 135 disabled servicemen requested for walking canes; only 39 of them had been given canes by 31 December 2021. About 96 disabled service personnel were to be provided with walking canes in 2022, the Annual Report said.
The report reveals that the Ranaviru Seva Authority planned to buy 5,540 types of assistive equipment in 2021. However, it was unable to do so due to the Covid-19 pandemic, import delays and shortages in the local market.In the same year, 306 disabled servicemen requested sanitary aid. Financial aid has been granted to only 121 applicants.
In 2017, the Authority launched a programme to complete the construction of 4,450 houses for disabled servicemen in six years. The total cost of the project amounts to 3.2 billion rupees. By the end of 2021, only 2,950 houses had been completed, the report reveals.
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“Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” by Mahinda Siriwardana presented to the President
The book “Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” ,authored by Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mahinda Siriwardana, was officially launched this morning (08) at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
The first copy of the publication was formally presented to President Disanayake by Mr. Siriwardana during the event.
It has been reported that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pilleyan’ has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and senior officials of SriLankan Airlines was held this afternoon (April 8) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The discussions mainly focused on proposals to transform SriLankan Airlines into a more profitable state-owned enterprise. Special attention was also given to possible short-term and long-term solutions for the airline’s debt management.
The talks further explored new investment opportunities for the airline. The President instructed the officials to take all necessary steps to transform SriLankan Airlines into a profit-making entity.
Although the airline has recorded operational profits, due to past mismanagement and poor decision-making, it remains one of the leading loss-making state enterprises. The current government has decided to reverse the previous administration’s decision to privatize the airline. Instead, it plans to continue operating it as the national carrier while introducing a new management structure to ensure its profitability moving forward.
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, President’s Senior Advisor Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Sarath Ganegoda along with several senior officials of SriLankan Airlines, were present at the meeting.
“Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” by Mahinda Siriwardana presented to the President
Former state minister arrested by CID
President meets with senior officials of SriLankan Airlines
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