The government expenditure on health during the first five months of 2011 amounted to Rs.23,440 million covering both health and indigenous sectors.
In order to maintain a safe and effective medical supply to government institutes,aroumd Rs.5,861 million has been incurred on medical supplies and Rs.430 million on bio medical equipment and lab apparatus for hospitals during January to May 2011. (UK)
Ministry of Petroleum Industries has sent a directive, making it compulsory for all filling stations to issue bills to their customers for the sale of fuel. Minister Susil Premajayantha has instructed the CPC Chairman to take immediate action in this regard.
CPC’s Marketing Department will inform all filling stations in the country on the new directive. “It is compulsory for fuel stations to issue a bill at each sale of fuel,” Minister of Petroleum Industries Susil Premajayantha said adding that that the move intends on fuel consumer protection.