ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will re-build better and stronger in the recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Anil Jayantha Fernando said as the island recovers from the worst natural disater in over two decades that has left more than 800 people dead of missing. “We will re-build better and stronger,” Minister Jayantha said. “When we reconstruct, we have to make soemthing that is better than what it was.” Sri Lanka is giving 5 million rupees to people who have completely lost their houses regardless of the original size of the house. Cyclone Ditwah as an unusual…
Sri Lanka will rebuild stronger after cyclone devastation, Rs500bn extra spend : Minister
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