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President Chandrika Kumaratunga shakes hands with US Secretary of State Colin Powell in Colombo, Friday. Powell reaffirmed support for the victims of the tsunamis and earthquake by the United States, which has committed roughly 25 million dollars to Sri Lanka, including 10 million for temporary housing and a 10 million dollar program to put affected Sri Lankans to work.  AFP PHOTO/ STR

All-round praise for Sri Lanka

by the News Desk

Top international figures including US Secretary of State Colin Powell and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan who visited Sri Lanka this week to get an eye witness account of the massive damage caused by tsunami were highly impressed stating that of all countries hit by the sea tragedy, the Sri Lankan government was the only administration that had moved in quickly to speed up the rehabilitation and reconstruction process.
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Powell pleased with relief measures

by Jayantha Sri Nissanka

US Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday commended the Government of Sri Lanka for swiftly moving to assist people affected by the tsunami disaster.
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No breakdown in health sector

by Shanika Sriyananda

The backbone of the public health system of Sri Lanka has not broken due to tsunami, the World Health Organisation's Director-General Dr. Lee Jong-Wook told the media yesterday after his fact-finding tour in the affected areas in the South and East.
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World Bank to fund recovery process

by Jayantha Sri Nissanka

World Bank President James Wolfensohn yesterday pledged that the World Bank will provide assistance for the recovery process and build better facilities for the people affected by the tsunami disaster.
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• A young 'hero' to the rescue

• Chinese Red Cross donates US $ 100 000

• Archaeological evidence of tectonic activity in Sri Lanka

• Sarvodaya to provide shelter to children

• Emirates supports airport emergency teams

• Some 10,000 needy school goers get gift packages

• Kuwaiti aid arrives

• How to obtain permanent residency in Australia

• WFP thanks Japan

• Mother donates 500 yuan on behalf of her 5-month-old baby

• Three phased plan to restore fisheries industry

• CHC to assess damage caused by tsunami

• Program to revive small and medium industries affected by tsunami

• Govt. ban on squatters on beaches

• Special project launched to rehabilitate affected students

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