Colombo: Amid the recent economic turmoil in Sri Lanka, acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced several relief measures on Saturday.
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- According to the Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Media Division, the acting President has announced several relief initiatives to provide fuel, gas, and food to the people.
- The decision came after a discussion with various MPs and Ministers.
- He further advises speeding up the food security programs and providing the necessary environment for businesses to function without hindrance in the island nation.
- He further announced the usage of additional money from the relief budget set to be presented in the month of August.
- Acting President Wickremesinghe said that the plan handed over by peaceful protesters has been recognized as a good plan.
- He will further inform the activists about the measures being taken to fight corruption.
- According to a NewsWire report, the meeting has paid special attention to the distribution of fuel and fertilizers regularly and promptly.