German Foreign Minister Steinmeier pledged financial support of one million euros to the Sri Lankan Government to help it deal with the aftermath of the severe storms of recent days, a statement from the Federal Foreign Office said.
The funding will form part of international support for Sri Lanka and will be provided in coordination with the Sri Lankan Government and aid organisations in the country.
"The aim is to help those most in need. Germany will not only help Sri Lanka in the short term with this natural disaster, but will also do its utmost to support and foster development in the medium term," he said.
The Constitutional Council has approved four nominees, proposed by the President, to fill vacancies in the Court of Appeal.
The Election Commission has announced the plan for leave for both public and private sector employees for the upcoming presidential election on September 21, 2024, without loss of salary or personal leave.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will reduce fuel prices with effect from midnight today.
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