Reconstruction work has commenced at the St Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya which was destroyed during the tragic Easter Sunday terror attacks last month.
Army personnel attached to the 6th Engineers Corps are currently carrying out restoration work which is expected to cost Rs 15 million.
The required funds for restoration activities have been disbursed by the Central Cultural Fund which operates under the Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs Ministry.
Meanwhile, Rs 3 million of the allocated funds has been handed over to the army personnel who are currently involved in restoration efforts.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
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