Nearly 180 Sri Lankan fishermen stranded near Indonesia to return

WFP Executive Board approves Sri Lanka?s CSP

The World Food Program (WFP) Executive Board approved Sri Lanka?s Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for the period between 2023 and December 2027 valued at USD 74.87 million. The WFP Sri Lanka CSP will be effective from January 2023 and is aligned with the national policy framework and consistent with the United Nations? Sustainable Development Corporation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027. The CSP is designed to support the country in achieving food security and improved nutrition by 2030 in line with

14 Dec, 2022

Woman who assaulted Merc passenger arrested

A woman who assaulted a female passenger of a Mercedes car involved in a fatal accident in Colpetty, has been arrested. The woman was seen on video assaulting the female passenger as the public watched. The Police said that the woman was arrested in Panadura. Earlier, the driver of the car involved in the deadly accident in Colpetty was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on his return to Sri Lanka. He was produced in court and remanded till 16th December. A 59 year-old

14 Dec, 2022

Sri Lanka to miss December IMF deadline

Sri Lanka will miss the December deadline set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure board approval for financial assistance. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said Sri Lanka is working hard to complete the required process by early next year. He that Sri Lanka is yet to receive financial assurances from its bilateral creditors. “Bilateral creditor have indicated their intention to support Sri Lanka and we are thankful to the creditors,” he said. The State Minister said

14 Dec, 2022