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Tag: Rs. 13.5 billion

Sri Lankan government spends over Rs. 13.5 billion for drought relief
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Sri Lankan government spends over Rs. 13.5 billion for drought relief

The Sri Lankan government more than Rs. 13.5 billion to provide relief to drought-stricken people, Minister of Disaster Management Duminda…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/09/201821/09/2018

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