The cabinet of ministers has approved the refurbishment of the Dutch Museum Building in Pettah which will take place at a cost of Rs 97.26 million.
The building which is currently 350 years old had once been used as the official residence of the Dutch Governor. It has now become a centre of attraction for both locals and foreign tourists.
Accordingly, Minister Sajith Premadasa yesterday (May 08) put forward a cabinet proposal outlining the repairs and the need to refurbish the building.
The cabinet after having considered the proposal had granted permission for the implementation of the project.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
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