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ADB approves USD 350 million loan for Sri Lanka s economic stabilization
29 May 2023 (3:57 PM) Food insecurity improved in Sri Lanka but prevails within specific regions - FAO and WFP
29 May 2023 (5:11 PM) Transportation of cattle in and out of North Western Province banned
29 May 2023 (1:35 PM) Met. Dept. issues advisory for increased temperatures in several areas
29 May 2023 (1:51 PM) Sri Lankans living abroad can renew or apply for new passport online from June 01
29 May 2023 (8:19 PM) Sri Lankan rupee appreciates further against USD
29 May 2023 (2:57 PM) |
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $350 million special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilization today (29). 
Food security in Sri Lanka is improving across all provinces, according to the Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) report jointly carried out in February'March 2023 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). 
The North Western Provincial Animal Production and Health Department has decided to completely ban the transportation of cattle in and out of the North Western Province in order to control the viral disease that is rapidly spreading among cattle within the province. 
The heat index - the temperature felt on the human body - is expected to increase up to the Caution level at some places in Northern, North-Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts, the Meteorology Department said in a heat index advisory. 
Sri Lankans living abroad will be able to apply for a new passport or can renew their passport with effect from June 01, 2023. This was stated at a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations. 
Sri Lankan Rupee further appreciated against the US Dollar today (May 29), the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported. Copyright © 2007 - 2023 Col3neg. All Rights Reserved.
