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Govt. offices to be relocated to state owned buildings

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Despite the constraints of a limited financial framework, President Anura Kumara Disanayake emphasized that it is the duty of government officials to allocate and utilize the funds efficiently and equitably, in accordance with the development priorities and the needs of the people as outlined in the recent budget.

This matter was underscored during a meeting held today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat, where the President engaged in discussions with the Secretaries of Ministries.

The President further highlighted the importance of government officials maintaining a high level of accountability in the management of expenses.

Additionally, the President acknowledged the prevailing negative public perception of the Public Service, attributing it to inefficiencies within the public sector. 

He noted that dissatisfaction among government employees regarding their employment conditions has contributed to these inefficiencies. He stressed the urgency of addressing these concerns to enhance the overall efficiency of the public service.The President stated that, as a result of the reduction in expenses by the President and the Cabinet, it is also the responsibility of the public service to reduce administrative costs in state institutions and minimize wastage.

In order to reduce costs within the public service, extensive discussions were held regarding a series of measures. 

These include the relocation of all government offices to state-owned buildings, the planned auction of high-maintenance ministerial vehicles by March, the removal of unused office equipment, the identification of institutions for closure, merger, or transition to public-private partnerships, and the prompt implementation of these strategies.The meeting was attended by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, the Secretary to the Prime Minister, G.P. Saputhanthri, and the Secretaries of the Ministries.

(President’s Media Division)

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Heavy rain expected again

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The Meteorology Department says showery conditions are expected to enhance in the southwestern part of the island from June 10th, with strong gusty winds expected over the island and in the sea areas around the island.

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (June 07).

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Northern and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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National Poson Week begins

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The National Poson Festival is being held centered around the sacred cities of Anuradhapura, Mihintale, and Thanthirimale.

The National Poson Week begins today (June 07) and will continue until June 13.

Anuradhapura District Secretary K.P. Ranjith Wimalasooriya said that all necessary arrangements have been made for the convenience of devotees arriving for the National Poson Festival.

Meanwhile, a special mobile app created will provide necessary facilities to devotees during the Poson season while providing information on parking facilities, ‘Dansel’ locations, first aid centers, as well as areas prone to traffic.

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Muslims in Sri Lanka celebrating Hajj festival today

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Muslims in Sri Lanka are celebrating the Hajj festival today.

The festival commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham) son as an act of respect to the divine.

Eid al-Adha, the second most significant festival for Muslims globally, coincides with the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia.

Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims and one of the five pillars of Islam. It must be performed at least once in a lifetime by every Muslim who is physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey to the holy city of Makkah.

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