Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- A supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion is to be presented to Parliament today (18) to restore the livelihoods of those affected by the sudden disaster situation.

At the request of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, and in accordance with Standing Order 16 of Parliament, Parliament will convene today (18) and tomorrow (19), Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera said.

This decision was taken at a meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held yesterday (17) under the chairmanship of Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, according to a statement issued by the Department of Communications of Parliament.

Parliament will convene today at 9.30 a.m., during which the Supplementary Sum of Rs. 50...