Sri Lanka reportedly imported some commonly grown food at a cost of US$ 295 million last year, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Madura Vithanage revealed in Parliament yesterday (Nov 20).

Addressing the Parliament, MP Vithanage said the imports include some commonly grown food, such as taro roots (kiri Ala), garlic, potatoes, tomato, papaw, watermelon, long beans, pineapple etc.

He pointed out that the imports have been made at a time when Sri Lanka expects a loan of US$ 300 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Stating that ministers must carry out their duty in their respective ministries with the funds allocated from the budget, the MP said it is pointless creating an economy that imports such commonly grown food items. (NewsWire)

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The proposed cable car line from Nanu Oya to Nuwara Eliya has been halted due to a Forest Department official refusing to grant permission for a plot of land on a mountain, Parliamentarian Madura Vithanage alleged in Parliament on Tuesday.

Addressing the Parliament yesterday (Oct 03), MP Vithanage said the Forest Department official was refusing to grant permission to release 150 perches on the Kikiliyamana mountain, citing that it is a highly sensitive zone.

Despite two Cabinet papers having been presented on the matter in 2018 and 2021, the project has been halted due to the action of the Forest Department official, he said.

Stating that he has studied the project report of the company, MP Vithanage said it has been prepared in a manner to protect the environment as well. 

The Parliamentarian further warned that the halting of such a project, which is an investment of USD 55 million, and other such investment projects will result in major losses for the country. (NewsWire)

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