Poging GOUD - Vrij
US announces $ 2 m additional aid for Ditwah-affected
Daily FT
|January 15, 2026
THE US Embassy in Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced an additional $ 2 million in US humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total US assistance for the response to $4 million.
-
This new funding builds on $2 million in US assistance announced in December 2025 within 72 hours of the cyclone’s landfall, underscoring the US’ commitment to providing timely, effective support to communities impacted by the disaster.
Dit verhaal komt uit de January 15, 2026-editie van Daily FT.
Abonneer u op Magzter GOLD voor toegang tot duizenden zorgvuldig samengestelde premiumverhalen en meer dan 9000 tijdschriften en kranten.
Bent u al abonnee? Aanmelden
MEER VERHALEN VAN Daily FT
Daily FT
Luxembourg Stock Exchange embraces Sarvodaya Development Finance
THE Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) recently welcomed Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) with two sustainability bonds, which are now displayed on the LGX Platform.
1 min
January 16, 2026
Daily FT
Sri Lanka apparel sector makes strong showing at Source Fashion London 2026
SRI Lanka’s apparel industry made a strong and impactful presence at Source Fashion London 2026, held from 13 to 15 January at Olympia London, reinforcing the country’s position as a reliable and competitive global sourcing destination.
2 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily FT
Digital fuel card introduced for State vehicles
THE Government will introduce a digital card system for fuelling vehicles belonging to State institutions, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency in fuel procurement.
1 min
January 16, 2026
Daily FT
Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing \ work in Sri Lanka?
SRI Lanka is once again at an inflection point, but this time, the stakes are unmistakably higher.
8 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily FT
WOMEN’S NSL T20 TOURNAMENT
Pace setters Team Blues, Team Greens secure identical wins
1 min
January 16, 2026
Daily FT
Amana Bank becomes first private bank to enter Thambala, Polonnaruwa
AMANA Bank has further expanded its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 41st Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Thambala, located in the Polonnaruwa District, marking its presence as the first private bank in the area and serving the surrounding agricultural and trading community.
1 min
January 16, 2026
Daily FT
ICC MEN'S UNDER-19 WORLD CUP Sigera, Gamage miss out on tons as Sri Lanka warm up with second win
SRI Lanka won their second warm-up match beating Afghanistan by seven runs (DLS method) at Windhoek to go into the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup in a good frame of mind.
1 min
January 16, 2026
Daily FT
SLII hosts high-level CPD Forum on post-Ditwah insurance challenges
THE Sri Lanka Insurance Institute (SLII) recently hosted a thought-provoking program at its Auditorium, drawing a large gathering of industry professionals on ‘Aftermath of Ditwah: Impact on the Insurance Industry’.
1 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily FT
Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods
ON 28 November 2025, Cyclone Ditwah delivered about 10% of Sri Lanka’s annual rainfall within 24 hours.
3 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily FT
WindForce secures 50 MW Mullikulam Lot 1 wind power project
WINDFORCE PLC said it has received the official Letter of Award from the Ceylon Electricity Board for Lot 1 of the 50 MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project, marking a key step in the implementation of the renewable energy project.
1 min
January 16, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size