Over 119,000 affected by floods and landslides:
Govt disburses Rs 100 m in flood relief
Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said
that the Government has already disbursed Rs.100 million among 25
District Secretariat offices to provide immediate relief for the people
affected by the adverse weather. Over 119,000 people were affected by
floods and landslides after five days of torrential rains.
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Sudarshani elucidates Biswal on reconciliation
Around 9,000 people who were affected by recent
floods are still in temporary shelters after 24 people had died as a
result of the adverse weather conditions during the past week. A total
of 114,272 people from 27,948 families were affected by the heavy rains
while 10 people had been injured and one reported missing.
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Premier Modi's vibrant leadership will spur SAARC - Minister Nimal
Siripala de Silva
Leader of the House and Irrigation and Water
Resources Management Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said that Indian
Prime Minister Modi would give vibrant leadership to SAARC and formulate
policies and programs for SAARC to be a strong regional organisation in
the area of economic development, trade,
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