Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Minister Samantha Vidyarathna says the government is continuing to carry out a major programme of work to develop the country.

Addressing an event today (01), the Minister said the government had undertaken a significant amount of work over the past two years.

He added that the public would be able to see the results of these efforts by the end of the government's five-year term.

Speaking further, Minister Vidyarathna said:

"Ranil said he would develop this country by 2048. He promised jobs, a stronger economy and salary increases. But this is 2026. Fertiliser subsidies are increasing. Mahapola scholarships are increasing. Coconut cultivation is expanding. Kidney disease assistance is increasing. New jobs are bein...