<p>Japan's government this week pledged Rs 100 million for humanitarian demining in the Northern province. </p>
<p>The contract was signed by the Japanese ambassador, Akira Sugiyama and the programme manager of Devlon Assistance for Social Harmony (DASH) on January 24. </p>
<p>Japan has given over US$ 34.5 million for demining since 2003. </p>
<p>Read more <a href="http://www.colombopage.com/archive_19A/Jan29_1548739066CH.php">here</a>. </p>
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