The government will provide Rs 1 million as compensation to the families of those who lost their lives during the explosive attacks which occured yesterday, Minister Rajitha Senaratne said.
The Health Minister made these remarks during a media briefing today at Temple Trees. He also said that an inital sum of Rs 100,000 will be disbured for the funeral arrangements.
Further, the government will also provide between Rs 100,000 - Rs 300,000 for medical treatment for those who sustained injuries during the tragedy.
Instructions have also been issued to the security forces in order to engage in efforts to reconstruct the churches which were destroyed yesterday.
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The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.

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