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WFP, FAO warn increase in rates of malnutrition in Sri Lanka a real risk

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have noted that an increase in the rates of malnutrition in Sri Lanka is a real risk. WFP and FAO joined hands in calling for action to improve the food systems to help people better withstand shocks including the Covid-19 pandemic and prevent increasing malnutrition in the country. The recent spike of Covid-19 cases has highlighted the importance of strengthening our food systems, to e

16 Oct, 2020

Social distancing a must in supermarkets

The public have been requested to strictly adhere to social distancing at public places, especially at supermarkets, as per the newly issued gazette notification on COVID-19 preventive regulations. The gazette notification, which includes a fine and/ or 06- month jail term for those violating the regulations, was issued last night (15). Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said social distancing must be strictly adhered to in supermarkets. People standing in queues at cash counters in supermarke

16 Oct, 2020

Sri Lanka notes importance of friendly bilateral relations with Australia

Sri Lanka has noted the importance of the friendly bilateral relations with Australia. Consul General Lakshman Hulugalle paid a courtesy call on Governor of New South Wales Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC and conveyed to her the best wishes from the President and the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, the Foreign Ministry said today. The Consul General briefed the stable political Government formed in Sri Lanka followed by a recently held parliamentary election. He also mentioned that the timely

16 Oct, 2020