Government determined to ensure good governance – PM
Our aim is to emulate the dignified royal tradition of the Lichchavi Kings, whereby people would meet peacefully, discuss issues peacefully and disperse peacefully, to ensure good governance and build a united and prosperous nation, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.
The Premier was speaking after switching on illuminations at the second day of the Mihintale Aloka Pooja organized by the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL) for the 57th occasion at the Mihintale Meda Maluwa last evening.
The PM said there were elements in the country with petty political objectives trying to create instability in both social and political spheres. He said that whatever the obstacles and challenges, the government was determined to overcome them and ensure good governance and usher unity and prosperity.
Speaking on the Mihintale sacred city development Wickremesinghe said he has entrusted the responsibilities in this regards on Ministers Sajith Premadasa, Ravi Karunanayake, P. Harrison and Chandrani Bandara and Minister Vajira Abeywardene will coordinate it.
The Prime Minister also noted that he agrees with the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharadhipathi that Mihintale should be declared as a National Heritage. The Prime Minister added that he has instructed Central Cultural Fund to accelerate archaeological excavations in the Anuradhapura Maha Vihara zone to unearth the remnants of further evidence on the country’s dignified and prosperous Buddhist civilisation and culture.
Mihintale Rajamaha Viharadhipathi Ven. Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thera made an anusasana and ANCL General Manager Abhaya Amaradasa made the welcome speech. The three-day Aloka Pooja Pinkama is held to commemorate the advent of Arahant Mahinda Thera and the establishment of the Buddha Sasana in Sri Lanka.
It is held with the patronage of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharadhipathi Ven. Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thera and under the directions of ANCL (Lake House) Chairman and Managing Director Krishantha Cooray. The event is jointly sponsored by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Dialog, Ceylon Biscuits Limited, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, DFCC Bank and the National Savings Bank.
(Government News Portal)
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What a paradise this man tries to create. Definitely you will be the owner of a home made Volkswagen. Don’t forget he promised to make Sri Lanka the world economic hub.
first it was Volkswagen then economic hub now good governance whats next mister Prime minister. Please honor your college moto
Claims of ” good governance” and being “united” are totally laughable!
Neglect, apathy and waste of public money- more accurate.
How united are our ministers?
Muslim ministers resign en masse
” to protect our people” rather than serve the welfare of ALL Sri Lankans.
TNA ministers are having meetings with Modi to expedite an international airport in the north.
For whose benefit? At what cost to entire country?
Potential problems with more illegal immigration and smuggling of goods e.g. drugs, are plausible risks of providing another gateway into the country.
To correct PM; regrettably, there has been very poor governance, and little unity amongst ministers!
Is this senile guy is serious or is he having laugh and a joke? How can this guy be a prime minister God only knows. I cry for the people who elected this man.