Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says the incumbent government is making significant efforts to curb wasteful expenditure, claiming that he alone has contributed to monthly savings of Rs. 7.4 million in his capacity as the Chief Government Whip.

Speaking during TV Derana's current affairs program 360deg last night (28), Dr. Jayatissa outlined the personal sacrifices he has made to reduce costs.

"I do not draw a salary as the Minister or take a parliamentary allowance. Although I had access to several government vehicles, including three V8s, we have set all of them aside. Now I use a regular vehicle. Additionally, the fuel quota provided to ministers has been reduced by half, and we have ref...