More buses for Jaffna, Point Pedro and Karainagar depots

Anuradha KODAGODA

The Government has taken action to expand transport facilities for people of the Northern Province.

Buses were provided for depots in Jaffna, Point Pedro and Karainagar.

"We are thankful to the Government for expanding the transport facilities in the Northern province and it would be a great help for the people who live in these areas and it will make their day-to-day life easy," Sri Lanka Transport Board Northern Province Chief Manager, Ganesh Pullai said participating at the event at Sri Lanka Transport Board Headquarters to provide buses and spare parts for three depots in the Northern province.

"Since, there are many development projects that have been started in these areas we can expect a major economic and cultural development there in the near future. Expanding the transport facilities and providing spare parts to repair buses which have broken down will also help development in this province," he said.

Road Passenger Transport Minister, Lasantha Alagiyawanna and Sri Lanka Transport Board Chairman Dhammika Hewapathirana also attended.