NewsPresident Maithripala Sirisena handed over hundred houses to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Jaffna during a ceremony held in Keeramalai, Jaffna,yesterdayGovernment Information Department said. The project was initiated in view of providing shelter to 971 displaced families who are presently living in IDP camps. Under the Phase - I, a total of 100 most deserving families received houses. Ministry of Defence together with Security Force Headquarters -Jaffna (SFHQ-J) successfully completed the Keeramalai housing project under the directions from the President. The Security Forces of Jaffna contributed to build 100 houses within four months.

Source: Sunday Times November 01, 2016 07:14 UTC