Presidential Task Force for child protection – President
President Maithripala Sirisena says he would appoint a special Presidential Task Force for the protection of children of the nation.
“As a comprehensive social discourse has been raised on the safety and protection of children, the Presidential Task Force will be implemented by engaging it directly.
The President made these remarks at the opening ceremony of newly built three-storied building at Urapola Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Attanagalla yesterday (Oct. 25).
“Working for the safety and protection of children is today an unneglectable national responsibility of all”, he said.
President Sirisena also pointed out when Vidya and Seya was brutally murdered, some media institutions acted in a way to further destroy their lives. “Everybody should have an understanding about how to perform to build a better and moral society in the country amidst these kinds of incidents.
The three storied building named “Pannila Sri Ananda Na Himi’ is a donation made by the Chief Incumbent of AtanagallaPurana Raja MahaViharaya, Ven. Dr. Pannila Ananda NayakaThero.
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Chief Minister of Western Province IsuraDewapriya, Deputy Ministers LasanthaAlagiyawanna and DulipWijeysekara also participated in this occasion.
(President’s Media)
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For every need add a “Task Force” or a “Commission”.
This is how country is working now, because president is not sure how to lead the country.
All the people should aware this persons capabilities HITAN.
Its true and he shows that to all how he runs the work.
If this is not stopped soon, there wont be any country for most of the ordinary people.
Another things is that, why Mahinda used his family members, because none of those ministers are capable, so Mahinda used his people to run the show in good ways.
Keeping those idiots as a symbol and showcase. So blame should not goes to MR.
He did the right thing to keep the country at its best.
All those parliamentarians are useless starting from President, PM and all.
Time for people to stand soon.