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Attanayake asks why govt. is protecting economic hitmen
By Akitha Pereras
The government had acted irresponsibly by increasing the number of ministers while country was undergoing an unprecedented economic crisis, Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) national organizer Tissa Attanayake said, addressing the media in Colombo.Attanayake said that for the first time the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was looking into economic crimes in Sri Lanka.
“For the first time the UNHRC is trying to identify the economic hitmen who have destroyed the Sri Lankan economy. People of the country have never suffered in this manner,” he said.
Attanayake said that the whole world knew that the country was bankrupt and although the Parliament was in charge of public finance, it had not been informed the grave state of the Sri Lankan economy until a default was declared.
“The government must seriously look into the UNHRC report on the economic crisis in the country. We must respond to this report positively and try to use it as a guide to come out of the economic crisis. We were in a position to counter previous reports that focused on alleged human rights abuses, but we really can’t deny the allegations that some people destroyed the country’s economy.”
A number of opposition MPs have gone to Geneva including several SJB MPs, Attanayake said. “Everyone knows we are bankrupt. We are trying to restructure our external debt. We are going around the world with a begging bowl. We are only there to help the people of the country. We want the government to listen to the suffering of the people.”
The SJB MP said that the government had shown no interest in addressing the economic and political crisis. Instead of trying to get everyone together, the government was trying to arrest protesters who chased away Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the economic hitman who destroyed Sri Lanka, he said.
The second day of the “Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya”, held in parallel with the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya” jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office, commenced on Tuesday (13) at 6:30 p.m. under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat premises.
The evening featured musical performances by renowned vocalist Ilyas Beg and the Sri Lanka Air Force Bhakti Gee Troup, accompanied by the Air Force Band. A Vesak lantern exhibition was also held at the venue. The event was attended by the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, along with several senior officials of the Presidential Secretariat.
This Bhakthi Gee programme will continue today [May 14] and tomorrow at the same location. Additionally, a short-eats dansala is being held near the Presidential Secretariat for the benefit of the public visiting Colombo for Vesak, and will continue until May 16.
Meanwhile, a ‘Buth Dansala’ organized jointly by the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Army was inaugurated yesterday near the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of senior military officers. A large number of devotees from across the country attended the event.
In line with the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ and ‘Bauddhaloka Vesak Kalapya’, several Vesak programmes have been organized in the vicinity with the support of the Presidential Secretariat. These include the illumination of nearby government buildings and roads with decorative lights, and the display of Vesak lanterns, with the active participation of the Presidential Secretariat staff.
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The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit (09 May 25), departed the island on Tuesday (13 May).
The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.
During the ship’s stay in Colombo, crew members of ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ visited some tourist attractions in the country. In addition, the Commanding Officer and a group of
crew members of the ship called on senior officers of the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) to discuss key hydrographic matters of bilateral importance.
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“Clean Sri Lanka” joins hands to Improve facilities and sanitation at Kotmale Regional Hospital
Following the bus accident in the Garandiella area of Kotmale, a large number of injured individuals were admitted to the Kotmale Regional Hospital for treatment. In response, the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme has collaborated to improve the facilities and sanitation of the hospital.
Accordingly, the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme actively worked to clean the hospital ward complex and the hospital premises, aiming to create a comfortable environment for the patients’ treatment and to enhance other facilities.
A notable aspect was the voluntary participation of the local community in this effort. The “Clean Sri Lanka” secretariat appreciates the dedication shown by the doctors and hospital staff of the Kotmale Regional Hospital, who provided emergency treatment to those injured in this unexpected incident despite having access to limited resources.
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