Value of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund exceeds Rs. 3.4 billion - Finance Secretary
The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established by the Government to provide relief to people affected by recent disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has received over Rs. 3,421 million to date, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, said. MORE..
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