Srilanka, June 15 -- Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) accompanied Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake during an inspection visit and discussion held at the Pettah Central Bus Stand in Colombo on Friday (12).

The Pettah Central Bus Stand, one of the country's most important public transport hubs, was recently reopened following extensive renovation and refurbishment work carried out by the Sri Lanka Air Force. The multi-million-rupee project was implemented under the Government's 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme with the objective of enhancing the quality, safety and efficiency of public transport infrastructure.

During the visit, the Minister and the Defence Secretary inspected th...