Thai Pongal cheer for Jaffna residents

COLOMBO: The Government on President Mahinda Rajapaksa's directive has taken steps to ensure that ample foodstuff are available in Jaffna during the Thai Pongal festive season, a Presidential Secretariat release said yesterday.

The Bublin ship carrying essentials such as grain, coconut oil and red rice has left for Jaffna to meet the people's needs during this festive season.