Government To Present 2011 Budget Proposals Tomorrow

Government will present  2011 Budget Proposals to the Parliament Tomorrow(22).The Proposals will be presented to the Parliament at 1.30 P.M.

Government Servants ranging Intellectuals to Normal Employees are expecting a reasonable pay hike from this Budget to met the  high Living Expenditure prevails in the Country.Meanwhile Government has hinted last weak that if the Monthly Salaries of  State Employees increased by minimum of  Rs.100 it may have resulted the cutting down of mega development projects launched by the government.Government also expected to introduced a simple Tax System from this Budget.

New Cabinet To Take Oaths Tomorrow

A Cabinet Re-shuffle is to take place tomorrow(22).According to the President's Media Unit the new Cabinet is scheduled to take oaths before the President Mahinda Rajapaksha tomorrow morning at 10 A.M at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

Under the   Cabinet  Re Shuffle several Ministerial Portfolios are expected to shift and the roles of the Ministries too changed according to the President's Media.Also several Deputy Ministers are scheduled to  be appointed as Ministers.

Minor Depression Caused Heavy Showers In Most Parts Of The Country

Due to the minor depression developed  in air ,Most parts of the country including Colombo experienced heavy showers with wind both yesterday and today the Department of Meteorology has announced today.During last 24 hours the highest rainfall of 90.8 mm was reported from Gampaha District in the Western Province and Katunayaka has recorded 64.4 mm ,Colombo -52.4mm and from Rathmalana 31.4mm of rain has been reported.

General Fonseka Was Released From The Prison Hospital

Imprisoned Former Army Commander and the leader of the Democratic National Alliance General Sarath Fonseka was discharged from the Prison Hospital in Welikada,Colombo this eve and was taken back to his prison cell according to the Prison Hospital Sources.According to the sources the respiratory problem he had when admitted to the Prison Hospital last Tuesday has  improved .

Government To Print A Code For National Anthem

The Government is planning to print and publish a code for the use of National Anthem which will give pride and respect to the National Anthem.

Cabinet Approval has already granted for this purpose and the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs is planning to print this code with all three languages.

Treasury Amended The Vehicle Imports Circular For MP'S

The Government Treasury has amended the Vehicle Imports Circular which enable more Parliamentarians to Import vehicles for their private use with 18 percent Duty Concession.According to the new amendment MP's can purchase Vehicles up to US Dollars 50,000 from an International Market with the duty concession and Bank of Ceylon will provides Rs.5,000,000 bank loan for each of them.

Before the amendment only 69 MP's got the Duty Concession Vehicle Permits to import Vehicles from an International Market.

President Rajapaksha Recalls Sri Lanka As A Land With Great History Not A Small Country Anymore

" we are aware that the developed countries in the world have many other cities of fame apart from their capital cities. When development spreads and the revolution of roadways expands we will have several cities that are not second in anyway to Colombo. This will inevitably lead to a completely different image of Sri Lanka that the world will see tomorrow"Says President Mahinda Rajapaksha after sworn in his second term in office  this morning.

President Rajapaksha has sworn in out side the Presidential Secretariat facing Galle Face green  in Colombo  today in front of Local , foreign delegates and the public.

He further said that he massive power projects now under construction will ensure that by 2012 every home and family in our country will have electricity. "Therefore, the land that was freed from terrorism will by 2012 be a land that is freed of darkness. You will soon hear the hum of industry that is powered by this energy.
In keeping with the exhortation of our former kings that not a drop of water should flow to the sea without first serving the people, we are today harnessing the water in all our great reservoirs for the task of development. All reservoirs must be used without letting them idle. This will lead to the filling up of our barns, providing drinking water to the people. When we have enough food for our bodies, our minds will be filled with the comfort of freedom the president stressed.


Here are some important points in the speech delivered by President today.

What lies ahead is a period when all of us will have to work hard for our country. Our expectation is to modernize all areas of employment as to make them more productive and provide more revenue. The work of our people should be regarded as an asset and not the result of hiring or slavery. Our labour is an asset of dignity. It is by increasing the quality of work that my country can be made the Wonder of Asia.

We must move towards a future generation that is trilingual. It is my hope to raise the level of computer literacy to 75% in the near future and make our future generation true heroes of technology in the modern world. The name of Sri Lankan youth must top the list of those employed in the fields of science and technology. Our generation can achieve this victory by making our country the knowledge hub we intend it to be.

What I seek is a country where we can travel from one end to another in a few hours; an era which provides a good income for our people. We must rise by making this country the hub of development in the five-fold areas of naval, aviation, commerce and trade, power and energy, and knowledge. We must make this a country one among those with the best quality of life.

There is no room for hatred on politics, community, caste or religion when our children are brought up in a life that is replete with all facilities, has shelter and security, and is rich in love and friendship.


We have carried out development work in the North and East as never before in the history of these regions. All development processes carried out in the North and East, are a closure of the highways to terrorism. I strongly believe that this infrastructure to banish poverty is a major part of a political solution.
The people of the North were able to use their franchise in freedom at the Presidential and Parliamentary elections. In the forthcoming elections too, we will ensure their right to vote freely and elect their representatives.

Never in any of my speeches have I referred to my motherland as a small country. I have never called the land of my birth, ‘small Sri Lanka’ or ‘small Island’. This is a land with a great history of many centuries, where the Kalawewa, Ruwanweliseya, Sigiriya, Yoda Ela, Lovamahapaya stand; where the Buddha has trod thrice on this land. A land that won our freedom from the world’s most powerful imperialism from struggles that lasted nearly four centuries; has defeated the most ruthless and savage terrorist of the world. It is where people who follow four different faiths live in harmony and where today many communities live in brotherhood; and where the world’s largest habour and five other ports are being built, and the strides of development are proceeding to build airports, expressways and massive power stations. With such an abundance of greatness who would dare to say that this is a small island?

Therefore, never ever call this a small country. You too must develop your body, mind and word to match the dignity of this land of your birth and take this country to the greatness it deserves.