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New Kelani bridge a tourist attraction

Engineers last evening tested the lighting systems of the new bridge to be commissioned soon. Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando instructed his Ministry officials on 04 July to illuminate the bridge.
In 2014 then President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Minister of Highway had initiated the New Kelani Bridge project and signed for the plans and the approval, Minister Fernando said.
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Cabinet gives green light to develop Sigiriya as a sustainable tourism destination

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by the Minister of Tourism and Lands and the Minister of Buddhasashana, Cultural and Religious Affairs to prepare a Master Plan to develop Sigiriya as a sustainable tourist destination with the contribution of all relevant parties.
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Cabinet approves incorporation of the Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture to incorporate the Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture, which currently has more than 1000 agricultural professionals as members, and to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare the bill for the same, so that the quality of service and ethics of the agricultural professionals can be widely, efficiently and effectively ensured.
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Vesak week from 2nd to 8th May 2023

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal furnished by the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs to declare the Vesak week from 02.05.2023 to 08.05.2023 and to implement various religious and social programmes during the period
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