CBK funds construction of house for needy family in Thambuttegama

November 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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By Newswire Editorial

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has undertaken the construction of a house for a family in need in the Thambuttegama area using her personal funds.

In a statement, the former President said she recently visited the construction site to inspect the progress of the housing project.

Kumaratunga said the initiative was part of her continued efforts to assist the public despite retiring from active politics.

“Although I have retired from active politics, serving the public to the best of my ability remains my way of life,” she stated. (Newswire)