Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The foremost responsibility of any government is to look after the people and that the present government has already begun fulfilling this duty by ensuring that all economic benefits achieved as a nation flow to the people and society at large, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated.

The President made these remarks this afternoon (27) while attending the launch of the national programme 'Godanagamu Adishtanaye Sanhindiyawa', aimed at reconstructing places of worship across the island that were damaged by the Cyclone Ditwah, with the programme being inaugurated in the Matale District. The event was held at the historic Kawatayamuna Purana Rajamaha Vihara.

The President noted that the country must be develop...