- Nepal's Anandakuti Viharaya and Ratho Machcindranath Hindu Kovil Reconstruction Project Considering the proposal presented by Hon.Gamini Jayawickrama Perera , Minister of Buddhasasana and Wayamba Development the Cabinet of Ministers approved to provide additional provisions of Rs 114 Million to complete proposed Anandakuti Viharaya and Ratho Machcindranath Hindu Kovil reconstruction project .
- Assigning the administration Power concerning Excise (Special Provisions) Act No 13 of 1989 to the Director General of Customs.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance to amend Excise (Special Provisions) Act No. 13 of 1989 assigning the administrative powers to the Director General of Customs.
- Providing 5000 million funds to construct 17 story building for Medical Faculty of the University of Colombo.
Bank of Ceylon has agreed to grant Rs.5000 million for this construction and the Cabinet of Ministers approved proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance to provide facilities in this regard.
- Settlement of areas bonds with respect to financial year 2018
Settlement of payments concerning Development Programs implemented by the Government in 2018 has been delayed and the Cabinet of Ministers approved proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance to provide funds to settle these due bonds.
- Additional financial provisions for Janatha Estate Development Board and State Plantation Corporation
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon.Lakshman Kiriella, Minister of Public Enterprise, Kandiyan Heritage and Kandy Development to secure funds of Rs. 113 million and Rs.78 million respectively for JEDB and State Plantation Corporation with respect to salary and allowance payments from April to June 2019.
- Facilitate the implementation of Heda Oya Multipurpose Project.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by Hon. P Harison, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Economic Affairs, Livestock Resourced Development and Irrigation and Fisheries and Water Resourced Development to establish a Task Force comprised of representatives of respective parties and establishments and subcommittee comprised of ministers c in order to avoid practical issues of this proposed project.
- Multilateral Action Plan 2016-2020 to avoid Noninfectious Diseases
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Rajitha Senarathne Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to implement public awareness programs using provisions allocated for year 2019 under 2016-2020 Action plan to avoid Noninfectious Diseases.
- Development of District General Hospital Kalutara
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Rajitha Senarathne Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to implement Klutara District General Hospital Development Project using an investment of Rs. 6,221 million.
- Restructuring the Department of Measurement Units, Standards and Services
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Rishard Batheudeen, Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons , Co-operative Development and Vocational Training & Skill Development to appoint a committee of experts to study this issue and provide necessary recommendations.
- Maintain Port City Premises as a Special Zone
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development to establish a Property Management Company empowered to manage and maintain the port city.
- Agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka, CHEC Port City Colombo Company and China Development Bank on Colombo Port City Development Project
Already there is a tripartite agreement among these parties. In accordance with the provisions of this agreement Sri Lankan Government should support CHEC Port City Colombo (Private) Company to enter in to loan agreements. The company has planned to obtain a long-term loan facility from China Development bank and the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development to sign this tripartite agreement.
- Memorandum of Understanding between Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka and Michigan State University
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon.Naween Dissanayake, Minister of Plantation Industries to enter in to a Memorandum of Understanding with Michigan State University on Educational Co operation facilitating and developing the process of Education, Research and Expansion.
- Revision of total cost estimate of Thalpitigala Reservoir Project.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to implement this project under USD.174 million total estimated costs. It has been estimated that another Rs. 7,227 million is required for respective taxes, Environmental Development, Land Acquisitions, Compensations, resettlements and infrastructure facilities. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. P. Harrison, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Economic Affairs, Livestock Development and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development to revise the total estimated cost as USD. 174 million and Rs/ 7,227 million as Local Cost.
- Program to Reduce Climate Disasters.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. P. Harrison, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Economic Affairs, Livestock Development and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Hon .Ranjith Madduma Bandara to implement this multilateral project in three phases within a period of 8-10 years with USD 790 million Investment.
- Construction of Flats in Berewewa Developed Area
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Sajith Premadasa , Minister of Housing and Constructions to acquire lands to National Housing Development Authority and secure other facilities to implement a project to build flats using 83 Perch land in Berewewa area.
- Preparation of National Building Code
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by Hon. Sajith Premadasa Minister of Housing , Development and Cultural Affairs and Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration and Disaster Management to prepare a " National Building Code" with the participation of respective parties.
- Presenting the Construction Industries Boards Bill to the parliament.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Sajith Premadasa Minister of Housing , Development and Cultural Affairs to present the Sri Lanka Construction Industries Boards (Incorporation) Bill to the parliament as a Private Member's Bill.
- Revision of Acts to Define "Child" and "Young Person"
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon . Thalata Athukorala , Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms to amend the Children and Young Persons Ordinance to define" a Child" as a person below 18 years in age and to amend Youthful Offenders (Training School) Ordinance to define "a Young Person " as a person between 18 and 20 in age.
- Establish a New Mix National School in Mirigama Area for Trilingual Education.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Akila Wiraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education to establish a School for Trilingual Education in 20 Acre Land named Dansalewatta in Minuwangoda.
- Computer Facilities for Schools
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. . Akila Wiraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education to secure funds to purchase 160,000 Laptops for Secondary Schools.
- Construction of Temperature Controlled Warehouse in
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by H.E. the president Maithreepala Sirisena on behalf of Non Cabinet Minister of Economic Reforms and Public Distribution to complete remaining works of this project by the same contractor M/s SAW Engineerign (PVT) LTD abd LQ Import Export (PVT) Ltd Joint Venture, for Rs 225 million.
- Improving Student Facilities in Uwa Wellassa and Ruhunu Universities.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Rauff Hakeem Minister of City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education to award contract for the constriction of Library Building in Uwa Wellassa University to Darinton Constructions Private Ltd. for Rs 384.2 million and contract of constructing three story Lecture Hall Building with furniture in University of Ruhuna to Central Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. for Rs.337.8 million and contract for the construction of fully equipped Southern Centre of the University of Ruhuna to Central Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd for Rs. 436.3 million.
- Development of Infrastructure Facilities in Mannar and Nawalapitiya Institutes of Advanced Technical Education
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Rauff Hakeem Minister of City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education to allocate Rs. 1,208 million funds to implement proposed projects to improve infrastructure facilities of these Institutes of Advance Technical Education.
- Complete the constructions of new building constructed for District Secretariat Kegalle.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Wajira Abeywardhana, Minister of Internal and Home Affairs and Provincial Council and Local Government to complete respective constructions and to further constructions and installations of equipments get done by the State Engineering Corporation .
- Construction of New Five Story Building for Ja-Ela Divisional Secretariat
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Wajira Abeywardhana, Minister of Internal and Home Affairs and Provincial Council and Local Government to increase the total cost estimate of this project to Rs 190.7 million and to provide other facilities accordingly.
- Procurement of Consulting Services for Thalpitigala Reservoir
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. P. Harrison Minister of Agriculture, Rural Economic Affairs , Livestock Development, Irrigation and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development to award the consulting contract of this project To Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau for Rs 333 million.
- Introducing New Act to Eliminate Bribery or Corruption.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by H.E. the President Maithreepala Sirisena to draft a one combined Act instead of Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption New Act, Amendment Act for Bribery Act, Amendment Act concerning the law to declare assets and Liabilities
- Increasing the minimum salary of Private Sector Employees
The Cabinet of Ministers approves proposal presented by H.E. The President Maithreepala Sirisena, on behalf of Non Cabinet Minister of Labour and Trade Union to amend the National Minimum Wage of Workers Act No 03 of 2016 in order to increase the salary of Private Sector.
- Presenting the Annual Report 2018 o Sri Lanka Parliament.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Iran Wickramarathane, Acting Minister of Finance to present 2018 annual report to the parliament.
- Confirmation of the Security of Airline Passengers
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Arjuna Ranatunaga , Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to purchase modern equipments to check passenger goods and baggage.
- Proposals to Upgrade the Industry of Tourism
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to appoint a committee comprised with five ministers and chaired by the Minister of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs to study the situation after unfortunate incidents happened on past Easter Sunday and present their recommendations to upgrade the tourism.
