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'Karadiyawara Mangalaya’ cost Rs. 30m
The government had spent a sum as much as Rs. 30 million for the function ‘Karadiyawara Mangalaya’ to mark the filling of the Hambantota port with sea water, and of this amount Rs. 18 million had been given to the institution called ‘Creative Helanka PVT LTD of Artiste Jackson Anthony, Parliament was informed today.
The activities of the function had been done by this organization. The function was held in August last year.
The government placed this information before the House in response to a question by the UNP during the question time. Mr. Anthony is the Managing Director of this organization.
The Hambantota port which is also known as the Magampura Port was opened on 18 November 2010, with the first ceremonial berthing of the naval ship "Jetliner" to use the port facilities.
The Port is built inland and operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Its construction work began in January, 2008. The project has been implemented under financial assistance from the Chinese government. (Kelum Bandara)
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