India and Sri Lanka today reaffirmed their shared commitment to uplift the Indian-origin Tamil community, as the two countries launched Stage II of Phase IV of the Indian Housing Project in Bandarawela, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in attendance. Speaking at the event, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha to Sri Lanka said the project stands as a symbol of the “deep, abiding and special friendship” between the two nations and their peoples. “This is not just about building houses, but about building futures,” he said, noting that India’s housing assistance now covers 65,000 houses across all 25 districts of Sri…
New homes, new hope – India expands Rs. 64B housing aid across Sri Lanka
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