Sri Lanka Navy Have Detained Six Local Fishermen While Engaging In Ileagal Fishing

Sri Lanka Navy Personal have last Thursday(02)detained six local fishermen along with  Dinghy Boat they were in and illegal fishing equipment while engaging  in illegal fishing at Eastern Lagoon area of Serunuwara according to the Navy.

The Navy Personal have taken into custody  a Dinghy Boat,Diving Mask,a pair of Diving Fins and other fishing equipment along with fishermen it has been reported.The detained fishermen and equipment were handed over to the Serunuwara Police for future course of action.

International Monetary Fund(IMF)Approved US Dollars 1.5 Billion Loan To Sri Lanka As A Support To Economic Reforms

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board has approved US Dollars 1.5 Billion loan for Sri Lanka for a three year period to support Sri Lankan Government's economic reforms the IMF has announced today(04).

According to the IMF out of the loan approved US Dollars 168.1 million will be provided to Sri Lanka as the first installment and the remain will be provided in six installments subjected to quarterly reviews .

"Despite the positive growth momentum,Sri Lanka's economy is beginning to show signs of strain from an increasingly difficult external environment and challenging policy  adjustments "the IMF has stated from the press release issued today(04).

WHO Provided Rs.1 Million To Provide Facilities For Flood And Landslide Victims

The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided Rs.1 Million for Ministry Of Health to provide facilities for flood and landslide victims.Another Rs.6 million is due to provide shortly in  this regard the Sri Lankan Office Of WHO has announced.

According to a WHO release the organization has provided hygiene kits,telecommunication equipment and chlorine tablets to the Ministry Of Health and supported the deployment of medical teams to flood and landslide affected areas with logistic  supplies.

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Defense Ministry Has Announced A General Amnestry Period For Tri Force Deserters

The Defense Ministry has today(03) announced a General Amnesty Period for Tri Force deserters enabling them to receive their legal discharge from 13th of June to 30th of June .

Accordingly the deserters attached to Army,Navy and Air Force will receive this Amnesty Period.