People gained many victories under present Government - Minister Welgama

COLOMBO: Industrial Development Minister Kumara Welgama said, the people have achieved many victories by appointing people’s Government into power. The Minister was speaking at the opening of Dikwella Police station which was devastated by the tsunami. The Japanese Government funded the project.

The Minister said, Rs. 280 million worth of tsunami warning equipment have been received from Japan.

The development activities will be carried out with co-operation of the Japanese Government in the future, he said.

Welgama said, the Police should provide maximum service required by the people.

Inspector General of Police Victor Perera said he is thankful to the Japanese Government for providing aid to build a well-equipped Police station.

He said Government officials including the Police get paid by the poor taxpayers money and that they should carry out their duties honestly, legally and without any political discrimination.

Media Minister Laxman Yapa Abeywardena, Presidential Co-ordinating Secretary Nalaka Bamunusinghe, Japanese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Naguwati Ito, Senior DIGs Jayantha Wickremarathne and Jayantha Gamage, Dikwella Pradeshiya Sabha Deputy Chairman, District Secretary and Divisional Secretary participated.