The Divisional Secretary of Seethawaka M.S.K. Bandara said that Rs.10,000  will be granted to the residents of Salawa who lost their sources of income following the explosion.He said that 314 persons have been chosen for this purpose.

The Seethawaka Divisional Secretary said that taxi drivers, and other self- employed individuals will be granted this compensation.

The Secretary added that the necessary compensation can we collected from the relevant Divisional Secretariat.