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Temporary solution to Boy's Home water problem
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has promptly responded to an appeal made by a Maharagama Boys' Home affected by shortage of water.

The Sunday Times last week highlighted the water problem faced by the children's home located in an uphill area. officials said the pressure was inadequate to send the water to the home.

The Water Board was pumping water to the home's tank, Chandra De Silva, Vice President of the Child Protection Society of Ceylon, said adding that the home was badly in need of a sump.

"The boys didn't want to go to school because their uniforms were dirty and they used to bathe in the rain water," he said. The Maharagama Boys Home, set up by the Child Protection Society of Ceylon more than 75 years ago, shelters 30 boys aged between seven and sixteen.

The boys are kept their during their probation after being tried in a juvenile court.

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