308 children lost both parents in war

The government plans to look after 308 children who had lost both their parents in the war. They are now housed at a welfare centre established at Menik Farm in the Vavuniya District.

First lady Mrs. Shiranthi Rajapaksa following a visit to the welfare centre over the weekend has assured the children that they would be provided with separate accommodation.

Senior DIG Nimal Lewke, in charge of the Northern Province told The Island yesterday that Mrs. Rajapaksa had directed Vavuniya Government Agent Mrs P. M. P. Charles to find a separate place outside the welfare centre to house these parentless children. Read more ...