Financial aid for needy students in East

by our Marathamunai Correspondent

Renowned Tamil writer and Chairman of the Lankan Students' Educational Trust in Australia, L. Murugapoopathy described Sri Lanka as a paradise and said there was no other country on par with the island nation.Murugapoopathy distributed financial assistance to needy students at Vishnu Maha Vidyalaya in Peria Neelawanai, in the Eastern Province recently. The financial aid was granted by the Lankan Students Educational Trust in Australia.

Speaking at the event, Murugapoopathy said the war-torn North and the East were now free of troubles and the Lankan Tamils living in Australia always wish for peace and prosperity in Sri Lanka. They are always thinking about their motherland."I have travelled to several countries in the world. However, I have never come across a country like Sri Lanka.

"The natural beauty, hospitality and the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka are unparalleled", he said.The Lankan Students' Educational Trust was established in 1989. It has so far assisted 300 students from the war-torn areas in the North and the East.Developing educational activities and enhancing the abilities of poor students are the objectives of the Trust. Therefore, the beneficiaries of the Trust must develop their educational skills and serve their motherland, Murugapoopathy said.