The reconstruction program of the Matara Town in the aftermath of the tsunami disaster got under way on Sunday under Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse’s patronage. Here, the Prime Minister with Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera, Deputy Minister of Urban Development Mahinda Amaraweera and Japan’s Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Shunzen Tanigawa who is now in the island and assisting in the Japanese relief work. Japanese Ambassador Akio Suda was also present.

Reconstruction of tsunami-damaged schools begin

by Manjula Fernando

Reconstruction of the 176 tsunami damaged schools got off the ground with international and local sponsors signing funding agreements with the Education and Treasury Secretaries Dr. Tara De Mel and Dr. P.B.Jayasundara at the Treasury, yesterday.
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Sea Tiger leader Soosai says :

LTTE needs Govt help

from Ranil Wijayapala in Mullaitivu

LTTE Sea Tiger leader "Colonel" Soosai declared that Government support was essential for the reconstruction of the tsunami hit areas in the North-East since the LTTE cannot fulfil this task on its own.
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Mahathir, Imran Khan to address summit in Sri Lanka

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, one of Asia's most successful leaders, is expected to deliver his keynote address at the CIMA Sri Lanka Global Summit 2005 in May, sources told Lankapuvath.
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Other Stories

• Independence Day events on low key

• Indo-Lanka project likely to 'explore' Antarctica

• Tsunami hit school reconstruction program begins

• US military successfully completes mission in Sri Lanka

• Modern building complex for Cancer Hospital

• Tourism industry mulls rebound plan at Thai meeting

• Health Unions demand budget pay hike circular

• Website supports microfinance for post-tsunami development

• Singapore's assistance for tsunami victims and reconstruction in Sri Lanka

• LST to educate on farmers' rights

• Bogollagama's expulsion violates rules of Natural Justice: Counsel

• Samurdhi Fund misappropriation case : Magistrate orders medical report on suspect's health

• India should play leading role in regional disaster management

• PAFFREL to monitor tsunami rehabilitation

• Over Rs. 400 m released to provide relief

• News in brief

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