More refugees resettle in Mannar

The resettlement of over 2,120 people belonging to 551 families in their original homes will begin in the Musali DS division in Mannar today under the resettlement of IDPs Phase II in the Northern province.

According to Resettlement and Relief Services Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, these families from seven Grama Niladhari Divisions in the Musali DS division will be provided dry rations and kitchen utensils by the Government.

In addition, the Government has launched a series of programs to uplift their livelihood specially agriculture, fishing industry and self employment. "These families can resume their fishing and agricultural activities from today," the Minister said.