President’s COVID-19 Fund reaches Rs. 866 m

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Donations for the President’s COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund‘s balance has now surpassed Rs. 866 million, the President’s Media Division said yesterday.

Mihinthala Rajamaha Viharaya Chief Incumbent Ven. Walahahengunawewa Dhammaratana Thero handed over Rs. 1 million to the Fund.

Recent donations made to the Fund included Rs. 1 million by Kelani Rajamaha Viharaya, Rs. 1 million by Kataragama Kirivehera Rajamaha Viharaya, Rs. 96,000 by Bambalapitiya Sri Vajiraramaya Karyasadhaka Society, Rs. 5 million by SANASA Development Bank, Rs. 1 million by Sanasa Insurance Company Ltd., Rs. 500,000 by The Anandians of New South Wales, Rs. 1.1 million by the University of Vocational Technology, Rs. 250,000 by A.D.R.C. Lenard, and Rs. 661,000 by the Maga Neguma Road Construction Equipment Company.

All donations will be credited to the special account opened under the number 85737373 at the Corporate Branch of the Bank of Ceylon. Local as well as foreign donors have made their contributions to the Fund. Donations to COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund have been exempted from taxes and foreign exchange regulations. Deposits can be made through cheques or telegraphic transfers.

Further details can be obtained from Presidential Secretariat Director General (Administration) K.B. Egodawele through the telephone number 11 2354 479/11 2354 354.