IMF mission in Sri Lanka extended by one day: Aug 31, Colombo: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Sri Lanka has been extended by one day as the discussions are still ongoing, Mission Chief Peter Breuer said in statement. U.S. will redouble efforts to support Sri Lanka - Ambassador: Aug 30, Colombo: The United States has promised to redouble efforts to support Sri Lanka to emerge from the present crisis, the island nation is facing. 24 Companies from 10 countries express interest to sell petroleum products in Sri Lanka: Aug 28, Colombo: Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said 24 companies from 10 countries have expressed interest in engaging in the petroleum sector in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Navy arrests 6 Indian fishermen in waters off Mannar, seizes trawler: Aug 28, Colombo: Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 06 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu and seized a trawler for allegedly breaching the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and illegally fishing in Sri Lanka’s northern waters. China always supports Sri Lanka in the international fora - Ambassador Qi Zhenhong: Aug 27, Colombo: China has always been supporting Sri Lanka in the international fora for protecting its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity will continue to do so, Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said ahead of the 51st session of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Source: The Nation August 31, 2022 21:58 UTC