They are Real HEROS. Let Salute them.

There is a high response from the business community for the "Api Wenuwen Api" programme implemented for the benefit of the Armed Forces and the Police. (15/02/2008) The government unveiled this programme to build 50,000 houses under the Ranaviru village concept. Many members of the business community had positively responded paying heed the President's plea for their support. Several businessmen handed over their contributions to President Rajapakse at Temple Trees yesterday. 5000 houses are coming up at Ipalogama in Anuradhapura under the 1st stage. The President monitored the work on the scheme, accompanied by several businessmen. They applauded the project and consented to providing assistance for the success of the housing scheme. Work on 1620 houses is due to be completed by May and handed over to the war heroes. Each unit equipped with required infrastructure, will cost 2.4 million rupees. Each house will be given with a down payment of 800,000 rupees. The balance will be recovered in 20 years. Government will spend one million rupees on each unit and it solicits the support of private businessmen and philanthropists to bear the balance cost. The President said they had already received a high response. Among the private contributors are the Ceylinco Group of Companies, John Keells Group of Companies, Laugfs Gas Company, the Nawaloka Group of Companies, Dialog GSM, the Ceylon Tobacco Company, N.B. Foods, the Bathiya Company, the Euro Nippon International Company, the C.A. Company, the M.C. Bank, Harsha International Company, General Sales Company and Cargills Private Ltd. The Assistant Customs Director Ranjan Piyasiri Danthanarayana has also made a contribution. In addition, Chairman of Ceylinco Group of Companies Lalith Kotelawala donated 100 million rupees to the Mahinda Rajapakse International Stadium, which is under construction in Homagama. Defence Secretary Gothabaya Rajapakse, Chairman of the Strategic Enterprise Management Institute Willie Gamage and Director General of the Media Centre for National Security Lakshman Hulugalle were present.

Lay their lives on the line each day so that we may enjoy ours. As a show of support, fifty thousand houses are being built for these brave men and women. So let’s join hands with the forces by contributing to this trust, set up at The Bank of Ceylo

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Soldiers engaged in operations have said that the budget proposal to strengthen the war heroes is an encouragement to them. The President presenting budget proposals said the entire country was indebted to the war heroes and their families. He was concerned that certain groups who were leading luxurious lives in Colombo were belittling the fearsome situation of the humanitarian operations. The President proposed an increase in the monthly allowance given to the war heroes from 3000 to 5000 rupees. 4500 million rupees had been allocated from for this purpose. Lance Corporeal Janaka said the government was granting all facilities for the troops. Now the operational allowance has been increased. It will boost their morale. Lance Corporeal Dissasnayake was pleased with this decision of the Government. Woman soldier Udayanganie appreciated the increase of their operational allowance.

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Micro Company is taking initiatives to introduce Ethanol, a fuel which can be used at a less cost for the operation of vehicles. President Rajapakse inspected a motor vehicle which runs with Ethanol at the parliamentary complex yesterday. Ethanol is being produced at the Pelwatta Sugar Company. A litre of Ethanol costs only 35 rupees. A notable feature is that several kilometres can be operated with a litre. Another feature is that Ethanol can be used for any diesel or patrol vehicle and is mainly an environmental friendly product. The President arrived at the parliamentary complex yesterday to present the budget in such a vehicle operated with Ethanol.

Mr. Mangala Don't Insult Our Heroes - Good Answer From Lt. General Sarath Fonseka Parliamentarian Mangala Saramaweera claimed that despite what was said by the ITN and Rupavahini TV Channels and the Dinamina, Silumina and Observer newspapers, the war was being dragged after 30 years and a colossal amount was being expended on the illusion that is called war. The Army Commander opined if hundreds of thousands of security personnel were employed elsewhere, the Government still would have had to pay their salaries and provide them with food. The Army needs to buy weapons to eliminate the terrorists. It is foolish to make such calculations. It is a picture created by a fool who cannot understand the reality. There are certain armies in the world that have not fought for even 10 years and not killed a single terrorist. Armies do not earn any income. It is improper for a politician or an intellectual to make misleading statements due to their fluency in English. Results of the achievements should be taken into consideration. The Army Commander added that the statements had been made considering the public as fools.

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