Japan has provided Yen 01 billion (approximately Rs 1.6 billion) to Sri Lanka to assist in strengthening counter-terrorism measures in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks.
The Finance Ministry, in a statement, said that the grant had been given under the Japanese Government’s 'non - project' grant aid scheme.
The grant is for the procurement of the necessary equipment to strengthen the capacity of Sri Lanka Police and Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited on counterterrorism activities, the statement said.
Dr. R.H.S Samaratunga, Secretary to the Finance Ministry, and Akira Sugiyama, Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka signed the agreement on behalf of both governments.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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