By Pamodi WaravitaThe European Union (EU) stated yesterday (23) that it would be providing Rs. 48 million in funding to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to aid over 15,000 people affected due to the MV X-Press Pearl maritime disaster. Therefore, the State Ministry has requested fisherfolk who lost equipment to the disaster to inform their relevant District offices of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Department. “The fisheries industry workers were especially affected, as they cannot engage in their livelihoods or support their families. He also noted that the registered number of fishermen in the Negombo division is approximately 6,000.

Source: The Nation June 23, 2021 18:56 UTC