Call to provide dry rations before Ramadan fasting
COLOMBO: Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services Minister
Rishad Bathiudeen had directed co-operative shops to issue dry rations
to Northern displaced Muslims living in Puttalam and other parts of the
island before Ramadan fasting.
The displaced Muslims have not received dry rations for June and
July.
The Minister has instructed officials to issue dry rations
immediately and has released funds to the Secretariat for the Northern
Displaced Muslims.
The Minister has also directed the Commissioner of the Secretariat
for the Northern Displaced Muslims, Janab. Y.L.M. Navavi to ensure that
they are issued quality dry rations and at fixed prices.
Around Rs. 17.5 million is spent monthly to provide dry rations to
displaced Muslims. |
