Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake stated yesterday that although two years have passed since the current government assumed power, it is questionable whether the daily lives of ordinary citizens have truly improved.Government

"We do not see the public receiving any tangible benefits that indicate the country is prospering. Have the prices of goods or fuel decreased? Have free medicines been provided by hospitals? Have new expressways or irrigation tanks been constructed?

While claims are made that a better situation has dawned for the public, it remains unclear what benefits they have actually received".

The farming community in Anuradhapura had hoped for some positive news at the recent NPP (National People's ...