Sri Lanka, May 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that both the political authority and public officials have a responsibility to ensure that the Rs. 500 billion allocated by the government in response to Cyclone Ditwah is utilised effectively and efficiently for the recovery and development of the affected communities and areas.

President Dissanayake further stressed the need to complete all related projects before the end of this year. He also pointed out that the government has already taken steps to transform the culture in which the law was selectively enforced based on power, wealth and political connections, and to establish a new culture where all citizens are equally subject to the law.

The President noted that...