President Sirisena further said that steps will be taken in the next two weeks to release the lands, which are still under the control of Security Forces, belongs to several schools including the Myliddy school. The President made these remarks participating in the inauguration ceremony of reconstructed Myliddy fishery harbour and re-launching of the operational works of the harbour, today (22). President Sirisena further said that a swift programme will be implemented to provide to the people living near the proximity of the fishery harbour, who lost their lands. The President further said that the government is paying special attention to ensure the development rights of the people in the North and East. The President recalled that no other President ever travelled to the North like himself and said that he frequently travelled to the North to identify the issues of the people and to expedite the relief works in this regard.

Source: Sunday Times August 22, 2018 18:00 UTC