The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced plans to repair unused government vehicles currently stored in warehouses.

Minister Professor Chandana Abeyratne revealed that numerous vehicles belonging to various departments are idle and in poor condition. However, some of these vehicles can be repaired and reintroduced into service to address the shortage of functional vehicles that has been impacting government institutions.

The ministry plans to identify repairable vehicles, carry out necessary maintenance, and return them to operational use. Additionally, a special investigation will be conducted to ensure that government vehicles assigned to ministries and provincial councils are being utilized effectively and responsibly.

Source – News1st

A writ petition seeking an order to prevent authorities from issuing any permits or approvals for carrying out the wind power plant project on Mannar Island was yesterday fixed for May 23 by the Court of Appeal.

The petition was filed by the President of the Sri Lanka Green Organization, Sanka Chandima Abhayawardena. Counsel appearing on behalf of the Attorney General informed Court that several important applications related to the matter are scheduled to be called before the Supreme Court in March.

The Attorney General’s Department further stated that the Government has not yet made a final decision regarding the project. Taking these facts into consideration, Court of Appeal Judge S. U. B. Karalliyadde scheduled the petition for May 23.

The Petitioner stated that the Cabinet of Ministers of previous regime, has purportedly decided to award the Construction and operation of the Mannar Wind Power Project (Phase-II) in the Mannar Island to Adani Green Energy Sri Lanka Limited (AGESL), as a Build, Own and Operate (BOO) project for a period of 25 years.

(DailyNews)

(This story, originally published by DailyNews has not been edited by SLM staff)

The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has approved a proposal for discussions to work together with the United National Party (UNP).

Accordingly, a five-member committee, headed by SJB General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has been appointed for the discussions.