Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has announced that pavement improvement projects are underway along Staple Street, Ward Place, Maligawatte Road and Bauddhaloka Mawatha.

She said some of the projects may take several more weeks to complete, adding that "your tax money is at work."

The upgraded pavements also include tactile paving designed to help visually impaired pedestrians navigate the streets more safely.

The announcement drew mixed reactions on social media, with some users questioning the need to publicise projects funded by taxpayers, while others defended the use of official social media channels to inform the public about ongoing development work.

Some commenters also raised concerns about the quali...