UN agencies and international aid groups operating in the country have won direct commitments of funding of more than Rs. 8,000 million (about US $ 71.2 million) as emergency humanitarian aid for the war displaced people -- while the Government said yesterday it would enforce a 'national framework' for all organisations involved in relief and rehabilitation work.

Heavy fighting erupted in the early hours of yesterday (Saturday) between security forces and Tiger guerrillas, including Sea Tigers in and around the safety zone at Vellamullivaikal.