Relief for brother and sister

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Following today's page one main photo of the Daily Mirror about an orphaned brother and sister, who were ordered to be sent to two separate orphanages, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has spoken to the Attorney General and asked him to move courts to make sure that two children are accommodated in the same orphanage.

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Comments - 55

Lal Suranjith Monday, 09 July 2012 10:57 AM

Thank you Mr President please be kind to entire nation

Arachchi Monday, 09 July 2012 07:14 AM

at last ONE good action from president..

Anil Monday, 09 July 2012 07:17 AM

God bless our dear President... he will be blessed.. i was in tears when i saw this picture and teh stroy..... Please let someone in SL take these 2 lovely kids and bring them up....

Jagath Monday, 09 July 2012 07:31 AM

Only Fathers can feel the children. Mr. President you showed the nation that you are a concerned father.

Mihwar Mahroof Monday, 09 July 2012 08:05 AM

Even i found difficulties while reading this news :(
Hope this socaity gives the best footage for their future. Thanks to President.

john fernandez Monday, 09 July 2012 08:22 AM

May God bless you Mr President.

SP Monday, 09 July 2012 08:25 AM

Thank you Mr President and as well a big thank to DM for revealing just another news but with a big emotional picture.The photographer together with DM should be appreciated.

balu Monday, 09 July 2012 08:27 AM

thank you DM & thank you our learder president Mahinda! GOD bless you all!

DHA Monday, 09 July 2012 08:33 AM

....happy ending to a very touching story....thank u Mr. President......

thusitha Monday, 09 July 2012 08:38 AM

Thank you Mr.President, this is who you are..

Peter Monday, 09 July 2012 08:50 AM

Truly appreciate president intervention.

3m Monday, 09 July 2012 09:44 AM

I wonder why people are overreacting!
Only those children know how to lose their parents. Mind you, they are still orphans and in need of love and care.

Ranjith Monday, 09 July 2012 10:06 AM

All the readers are thanking president, then who appointed those officers who took the decision to seporate the innocent children?. If DM not enlighten the news idiotic inhumane officers would seporate the kids.

Ami Monday, 09 July 2012 10:09 AM

දරු දුක දන්නා පියවරු වෙසෙනා.. පූජාවේවා...

afzal Monday, 09 July 2012 07:13 AM

Dear President , We pray for your good health and for our unity Srilanka I salute you sir

Lal Suranjith Monday, 09 July 2012 10:58 AM

this is one case among many judge didnt think of what is love what is best for kids

Wimal Monday, 09 July 2012 11:13 AM

Thank you Sir.

Shamini Monday, 09 July 2012 11:52 AM

That's a good one!

samantha Monday, 09 July 2012 02:20 PM

likely both of them were produced in court ,otherwise the news of abuse or some other news could have been published. we are happy that government accepted the guardianship of these kids.

samantha Monday, 09 July 2012 02:24 PM

I agree.they are in court custody and they are safe,

nuwan Gamage Monday, 09 July 2012 02:38 PM

Hey mr Niyas , their father is still living ..he is in jail temporary until such time the government will look after them. it 's good news that the kids are in safe custody!

SM Monday, 09 July 2012 03:24 PM

Maybe the president can pardon the children's father as well. I know he committed a murder but he did that to avenge the murder of these children's mother.
Just something to think about.

kumara Monday, 09 July 2012 04:23 PM

i appreciate your willingness.may god bless you and your family.

Lal.Fernando. Tuesday, 10 July 2012 01:05 AM

God's blessings to you Mr.President for your intervention with regards to this two lovely children.

David Tuesday, 10 July 2012 01:19 AM

I salute sir President and Niyas. If all the affordable people in Srilanka can come forward as Niyas, we can have many smiling faces on these tiney orphans

wimala Tuesday, 10 July 2012 01:56 AM

wonderfull news. And heartwarming to see all the commets of people who want to help the children. But why only these two kids visit any orphanage in Srilanka there are so many like them. Help them too.

j feranndo Tuesday, 10 July 2012 02:52 AM

i totally agree with you. dont these authorities really understand what these infants need is their warmeth each other and being staying close to each other

enid Tuesday, 10 July 2012 03:37 AM

Mr. Rajapakse has shown genuine kindness.
Sometimes we need someone like a President to
show us that it is wrong to separate siblings as old as them.
They seem attached to each other and this may cause some
emotional problems.

Wasantha Monday, 09 July 2012 04:56 AM

How do I get in touch with the children? I would like to help. If someone got their contact details please send it to me.

MF Monday, 09 July 2012 04:04 AM

May Allah bless you President.

backstreetboys Monday, 09 July 2012 04:20 AM

Thank you Mr President & Mr Niyas, may these kids have a blessed life and wonderful parents

Darren Monday, 09 July 2012 04:25 AM

God bless you sir,Also if you can give these two children two scholarships.

Anti-Indian Monday, 09 July 2012 04:38 AM

Were the authorities so disconnected from what was going on to separate these kids? If the president doesn't get involved nothing happens in this country. Pathetic.

maju Monday, 09 July 2012 04:44 AM

there is also some good

Rizkhan Monday, 09 July 2012 04:45 AM

May Allah bless You ... President for your brave move

hilmi Monday, 09 July 2012 04:49 AM

Appreciated

Mohamed Zahid Monday, 09 July 2012 04:55 AM

what a President. very emotional. May Allah grant him the right path always.

Sadun Monday, 09 July 2012 04:56 AM

Thank you Mr. President

Gayanga Monday, 09 July 2012 04:56 AM

These children in this country is lucky to have a president like you. we are proud of you Sir.............!!!

backstreetboy Monday, 09 July 2012 04:46 AM

Thanks You Mr President & Mr Niyas...Sri Lankans are a caring people although there are few morons.

Godagampala Roahana Monday, 09 July 2012 04:48 AM

Truly, our President has some love and compassion towards small children. We appreciate your move Sir.

Kiris Baba Amaray Monday, 09 July 2012 04:55 AM

President MR's order should be carried out on this issue without any question.

Niyas Monday, 09 July 2012 03:55 AM

I am willing to adopt both children and assure bright future if authorities grant permission

Apsara Monday, 09 July 2012 05:06 AM

We salute you dear President for your kindness. Custodian of orphans will get many, many rewards.

Apsara

Farzan Monday, 09 July 2012 04:56 AM

Thanks for being kind hearted. As like this, please be kind hearted in all the citizens' well being irrespective of any diffrerences. May Almighty god bless you.

Matalan Monday, 09 July 2012 05:05 AM

A good deed is a blessing upon one's self. Thank you Mr. President.

Pathi Monday, 09 July 2012 05:07 AM

Thank you Sir. At least you have a heart

Yohan Perera Monday, 09 July 2012 05:23 AM

Thank you Mr. President for taking time to help these children despite your busy schedule...

Dadoriya Monday, 09 July 2012 05:24 AM

Frist thank DM for bringing this issue to light. If not it will be use virtual hugging.

Arun P Das Monday, 09 July 2012 05:34 AM

Salute to Mr President.

ahamed Monday, 09 July 2012 06:05 AM

Thanks Mr. President

fassey Monday, 09 July 2012 06:28 AM

May Almighty Allah reward you for kindness and generosity if you really mean these words.

Carmini Monday, 09 July 2012 06:30 AM

God Bless You Daily Mirror.
God Bless you Mr Niyas.
God Bless you Your Excellency.
If you could give more details of the two children we too could help them.

A.A Monday, 09 July 2012 06:59 AM

Appreciated ...

A.A Monday, 09 July 2012 07:04 AM

Appreciated

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