Sri Lankan government spends over Rs. 13.5 billion for drought relief
The Sri Lankan government more than Rs. 13.5 billion to provide relief to drought-stricken people, Minister of Disaster Management Duminda…
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Over 700,000 affected by drought in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center says that more than 700,000 people have been affected by the dry weather that has…
Australia partners with WFP, UNICEF to provide Rs. 89 mn assistance to Sri Lanka to prepare for natural disasters
The Government of Australia, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the UNICEF have launched a partnership to help…
President instructs to provide assistance to drought hit farmers in Puttalam district
President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to commence a project to cultivate 600 acres of maize in order to provide…
2017 sinks to slowest economic growth in 16 years
Department of Census and Statistics releases official GDP data for 2017 Economy grew by 3.1%; agriculture down by 0.8%; industry…
President instructs to accelerate Uma Oya Development Project
President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed the officials to accelerate the Uma Oya Development Project and help the people receive the…
Nearly 300,000 people remain affected by drought in Northern Sri Lanka
Nearly 300,000 People Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said on Monday that as many as 293,764 people remained affected…
Sri Lanka receives another 1,000 tons of rice from China for drought victims
Sri Lanka on Monday has received the second consignment of 1,000 tons of rice from China, to be distributed to…
Price increase in rice observed in local market
It is reported, the price of rice in the local market has increased. Traders say the price of rice has…
ADB grants Sri Lanka additional financing of $120 Million to bring drinking water to Jaffna
The Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) last week has approved additional loans totaling $120 million for…
