Cabinet approves President’s proposal to ban chainsaws
Posted by Editor on June 19, 2019 - 11:11 am
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment, to ban the import of chainsaws to Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information said.
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This reminds me of the story of the Mahadena Mutta when his advice was sought about the appearance of large potholes in the villagers’ paddy fields ( due to stampede of an elephant herd ) instructed his five disciples to go round the country asking all the villagers to tie tightl;y their mortars (vangedi ) overnight so that they could not stroll in their paddy fields.
The Cabinet had no choice but to accept this stupid proposal; if not, The King will kick up a tantrum and refuse to conduct Cabinet meetings and take off to an overseas destination with an entourage of >100 !!!
God Bless Sri-Lanka, chain saws first what next ?