Last modified on: 7/29/2010 7:50:42 AM

Kilinochchi becomes an economic hub LTTE's former strong hold Kilinochchi where many firce battles were fought against security forces becomes a more conducive centre for the people in the North. It has now become an economic hub too. With the development of infrastructure including the road network, power and drinking water, Kilinochchi has also transformed into a commercial centre for producers as well as consumers of the North and South. The Ambaalkulam Public market in Kilinochchi and the fair premises are now flooded with traders as well as consumers. The government has expedited the construction of the Ambaalkulam trade centre to provide more facilities to its stakeholders. Parliamentarians Kanaka Herath and Eric Weerawardena recently inspected its activities. Kilinochchi is becoming a live concept in the aspiration for a new Sri Lanka devoid of terrorist threats. Courtesy : ITN