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Several Indian companies based in Sri Lanka have extended a helping hand to the relief operations in the wake of the tsunami tragedy, the High Commission of India said yesterday. Lanka Indian Oil Corporation has contributed Rs. 20 million for the relief efforts. This contribution was made very early after the tsunami struck Sri Lanka. Apollo Hospital has conducted over 10 medical camps at Batticaloa, Beruwala, Dehiwala, Hambantota, Galle, Kilinochchi, Matara, Panadura, Trincomalee and Wattala. Apollo doctors have examined over 6,000 patients. Medical assistance has also been extended to about 144 foreign tourists. Apollo's contribution has been considered to be very valuable. Taj Samudra has provided ration and medical supplies for 420 persons for two weeks at Tangalle, Matara and Galle. Taj has also helped in evacuation of 40 tourists from a hotel in Matara. Taj Samudra has housed over 1,000 persons including hospitality and medical attention. The hotel has also made a donation of Rs. 1 million. TATA Group, Mumbai is finalising its relief package which would be announced shortly. Jet Airways has contributed US$ 55,000. Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd. have provided 18 tankers of water and 15,000 packs of dry ration for Kalutara, Galle, Matara and Hambantota. Ashok Leyland has contributed one tanker and one container truck for assistance in relief operation in addition to Rs. 600,000. L and T Ceylinco Private Ltd. is contributing cement worth over Rs. 5 million through Sarvodaya Rotary. Ceat-Kelani Associated Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. have contributed Rs. 1 million in addition to relief. Tata Motors have contributed one water tanker and one ambulance. |
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