Cabinet decisions

Temple societies under the NPAG

Inclusion of Temple societies under the National Procurement Agency Guidelines No.3.9.1. Both Viharastha Karya Sadhaka Samithis and the Viharastha Dayaka Sabhas which function within the premises of the respective temples and the Dhamma schools will become eligible societies in the National Procurement Agency Guidelines No.3.9.1.

Greater Dambulla Development Program

Construction of administrative complex at Dambulla and Multi-purpose hall at Galewela. Under the Greater Dambulla Development plan, the Urban Development Authority (UDA has proposed to construct an administrative complex at Gam Udawa Site at Dambulla and a multi-purpose hall at Galewela.

Representative office in Ramallah

Establishment of a Representative Office in Ramallah in the State of Palestine. Office complex for Motor Traffic Dept. Construction of an office complex for the Department of Motor Traffic.

Draft Bill to incorporate Buddhist Association

The amendments by the Legal Draftsman and observations by the Attorney General in relation to the Buddhist Association of the Bambalapitiya Housing Complex (incorporation) Draft Bill. The Cabinet has granted its approval to present a report to the Parliament.

National Archaeological Week

To declare National Archaeological Week from July 7 to 13, 2007. The Department of Archaeology has designed another program to conserve and maintain one hundred selected archaeological monuments with active participation of school children.

Establishment of an Expressway Authority

The Road Development Authority (RDA) under this Ministry is currently engaged in the planning and construction of Southern, Katunayake and Outer Circular Expressways with an establishment of an Expressway Authority.

Cycle Power Project at Kerawalapitiya

The issue of non-committal Letter of Intent (LOI) to investor BPH International INC Ltd. to establish LNG fired combined cycle power project at Kerawalapitiya.

Sri Lanka Consulate in Shanghai

Establishment of Sri Lanka Consulate in Shanghai, China, with immediate effect.