Colombo, Oct. 21 -- Claiming that those who introduced some project must be pleased when it is upgraded with global trends and carried forward, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said MP Harsha de Silva is harming his own self by opposing the government's effort to develop the Suwa Seriya ambulance service.

The Minister told Parliament that the government's intention is to develop the Suwa Seriya ambulance scheme to be in line with global developments in healthcare and standards.

He said this in response to a question raised by MP Harsha de Silva, who said the colour and the logo of Suwa Seriya has been changed.

"The new letterhead says Sri Lanka Emergency Ambulance Service while the name Suwa Seriya appears in small letters underneath....