Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed the officials to treat all verbal orders issued for the common good of the people as circulars to be implemented. "Those who neglect this will face stern action" President added.

The President made these directives at the "Discussion with Villagers" forum which commenced yesterday (September 25) at Velanwita village in Haldummulla, Badulla, President's Media Division said.

"I expect public officials to consciously comprehend the problems of the people and provide solutions. I will always stand by the officials who make the right and unwavering decisions on behalf of the people. State institutions take a long time to address people's issues. If a written inquiry from one in...