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Improved roads, pathways to development - President
Monday, 7 May 2012 - 4:17 AM SL Time
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday noted that an improved road network has reduced travel time between areas, supplemented development and established closer links between people. The government s emphasis on developing roads has ensured that people spend less time for travel and have more time for work. I feel like the country has become smaller due to improved roads the President added.
The President was addressing a large crowd in Ududumbara, after declaring open the renovated, ancient 18 Bend(Dahata Wanguwa) road on Kandy Mahiyangana road. The renovation work cost of Rs.5,000 million.
The President before opening the road drove his vehicle the entire length of the Dahata Wanguwa. Speaking of his experience he told the crowd that such experiences for him were a rare occurrence and added that he had done it after he drove a car during the opening of the Southern highway.
President Rajapaksa also said the government while building better roads for vehicular traffic was also conscious of the safety of the pedestrian and added that to ensure the above he had instructed officials to include separate lanes for pedestrians when planning and development of major roads in the future.
Speaking on the Kandy-Mahiyangana road, he said the development of this historic road was neglected by successive governments. They neglected the development of rural areas in the same manner, he added.
He emphasised that the present government never neglects development and activities are being carried out with equal focus in all areas. Our aim is the equal distribution of facilities to all areas, he added
He also observed that these development activities have helped the country to become self sufficient in rice and they plan to extend this to liquid milk production as well. We are planning to provide every child in the country a free glass of milk in the future, he added.
He also emphasized on the need to become self sufficient in other food production by imcreasing production.
The President also emphasised the need to accelerate development to achieve equal distribution of resources and facilities to all areas at the earliest possible time.
However on the same note he said the government was not prepared to subjugate religion, good moral habits, traditions and customs of the country and nature in the name of development.
He also requested the people to look after these newly built roads and not to misuse them.
The re-construction work of the road was carried out at an estimated cost of five billion rupees granted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The 41 KM long road was widened to 15 metres and carpeted from Udathenna to Mahiyanganaya.
The entire stretch of road includes 10 bridges and 320 box culverts with 37 widened culverts.
Renovation work on the 18 bend road which commenced in April 2008 completed construction in less than four years providing motorists a safer and a comfortable journey reducing travel time from four to 1 hours.
Yesterday s ceremony was also attended by Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Ports and Highways Deputy Minister Nirmala Kotalawela, Central Province Chief Minister Sarath Ekanayake, MPs Lohan Ratwatte, Earl Gunasekera, Shantha Bandara, ADB Country Director Rita O Sullivan, government officials and a large gathering.
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AnuD
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 6 May 2012 22:17:13 GMT Report for Abuse
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The renovation work cost of Rs.5,000 million.
Approximately $ 50 billion for 41 Kms.
One Kilo Meter cost more than One Billion Dollars. |
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6 May 2012 22:44:59 GMT Report for Abuse
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Approximately $ 50 billion for 41 Kms.
Where would they get that sort of money?
At current X-rate, it is approx US $ 39 Million.
One Kilo Meter cost more than One Billion Dollars.
One Kilo Meter cost around one Million Dollars.
Anud, who is your maths teacher?
Edited By - Lumbani - 6 May 2012 22:49:37 GMT |
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6 May 2012 22:48:57 GMT Report for Abuse
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At current X-rate, it is approx $ 39 Million.
Lumbini, Grow up.
This project is finished now. How come you calculate at the current rate.
They have finalized rates when the dollar was about Rs 112.
It is Via ADB, but may be Japan or China.
Did you have a Math teacher ever ?
Edited By - AnuD - 6 May 2012 22:50:50 GMT |
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6 May 2012 23:01:00 GMT Report for Abuse
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Did you have a Math teacher ever ?
Yes, She was very attractive, I've never missed or skipped my maths classes.
It looks like that you had skipped many maths classes.:-)
Take it easy, GN.
Edited By - Lumbani - 6 May 2012 23:02:15 GMT |
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6 May 2012 23:06:19 GMT Report for Abuse
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Yes, She was very attractive, I've never missed or skipped my maths classes.
Only recently dollar went above Rs 115.
As far as I know it was hovering around Rs 105 - 110. |
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6 May 2012 23:07:46 GMT Report for Abuse
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The cash strapped government has sought a US$ 2 billion loan from Iran even as it states that Iranian oil will not be purchased after June due to sanctions that have been imposed.
Minister of Petroleum Resources, Susil Premajayantha said his ministry is seeking a US$ 2bn loan from Iran to expand the Sapugaskanda oil refinery with new units, while it is seeking US$ 500mn from local banks to upgrade the existing plant. |
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6 May 2012 23:39:11 GMT Report for Abuse
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Anud has no job other than writing( jabbering) in this forum or may be he is retired.
Edited By - truelankan - 6 May 2012 23:41:24 GMT |
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Chief Incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Vihara, Ven. Prof. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera said that the present glory in Kelaniya was becasue of Minister Mervyn Silva.
This is the problem... a monk always put his head out...to protect criminals...!
The only way to keep monks out is to embrace GTR...only under a Tamil administration the monks will get the proper place in the society..! Monks get free food...thats why they do these nonsense...!
Even LNP is infested with monks and former monks, like Wikiya, Jag...!
Edited By - EEELamaya - 7 May 2012 00:27:57 GMT |
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Http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lq_NrfuXF8
Renovated 18-bend road |
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7 May 2012 01:39:05 GMT Report for Abuse
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This road had been used even in September Last year.
Why it is news now ? |
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