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UK grants USD1 mn. for food security of marginal fishing communities

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3 years ago

November 25, 2022

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The United Kingdom has decided to grant over USD 1 million to strengthen food and nutrition security of marginal fishing communities in the country.

The funds are allocated through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the affected fishers in Tangalle, Negombo, Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Chilaw, and Mannar.

Eligible fishers will receive 47 USD per month for a period of 3 months in unconditional cash transfers to help affected households meet their essential needs, including immediate food and livelihood requirements, the statement said.

British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton has announced that the UK through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations will contribute GBP 880,000 to help address some of the challenges faced by those in the fisheries industry.

The UK High Commissioner added the UK recognizes the fisheries sector in Sri Lanka has been going through a very difficult period and therefore the contribution will focus on increasing access to nutritious food and other essentials for families.

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Undergrad goes missing at Port City beach while snorkeling

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12 minutes ago

June 27, 2025

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A 24-year-old university student from Asgiriya, Gampaha, has gone missing while swimming in the sea off the Colombo Port City beach.

The incident occurred yesterday morning (June 26) when a group of students from the Universities of Colombo and Moratuwa were snorkeling and observing the seabed at leisure.

The student failed to resurface, prompting a complaint to the Colombo Port Police.

Lifeguards later recovered the snorkel believed to be belonging to the missing student.

A joint search operation involving Navy divers from the Colombo Port and Rangala Navy Division is currently underway. Further investigations are underway by the Colombo Port Police.

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Kunming-Colombo freight service takes off

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1 hour ago

June 27, 2025

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In a boost to bilateral trade, China’s S.F. Airlines launched its inaugural Kunming-Colombo cargo flight yesterday, marking a new chapter in Sri Lanka’s logistics connectivity with Yunnan Province.

S.F. Airlines deployed a Boeing 747-200 aircraft for the inaugural flight, which arrived at BIA from Kunming at 10:50 a.m. yesterday (26), carrying 22 metric tons of cargo.

S.F. Airlines – a major Chinese logistics carrier.

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Charred remains of man found in a car

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1 hour ago

June 27, 2025

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Charred remains of an individual discovered inside a car in a forested area of Diyabate, Mahawa, has been identified as a 49-year-old hotel businessman from Millawa, Kurunegala, police said.

The body was found following a tip-off, and initial investigations confirmed the deceased had gone missing on June 25 after leaving home for a haircut. When he failed to return, his wife lodged a complaint with Doratiyawa Police.

She later identified the body during the investigation. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for today (June 27) at Kurunegala General Hospital.

Police have yet to determine whether the death was a suicide or a homicide.

Mahawa Police Headquarters is conducting further investigations.