The agreement of sponsorship pertaining to the construction of houses for the Aranayake landslide victims was signed yesterday (16th Nov.). The foundation laying ceremony of the 'Senehase Siyapatha' housing scheme was held at Vasanthagama in Aranayaka recently (29th October).
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi signed on behalf of the Defence Ministry. Additional Secretary (Administration) Sarathchandra Vithana, CEO of Dialog Axiata Dr. Hans Wijesuriya, Chairman of Associated Newspapers Kavan Ratnayake and several representatives of sponsors were also present at the occasion.
30 houses are to be built under the 'Senehase Siyapatha' project. These houses will be provided to the Aranayaka landslide victims. The project is being carried out with the collaboration of the Defence Ministry, Disaster Management Center, Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and Associated Newspapers. Technical knowhow and laour will be provided by the tri forces.