Japan gives Rs. 131M for demining in North

Japan has once again shown its support for Sri Lanka by providing a new grant of about USD 450,000 (around Rs. 131.4 million) to help clear landmines in the Northern Province. This grant is part of Japan’s “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” and was signed by the Japanese Ambassador, Akio Isomata, and Mr. Ananda Chandrasiri from Delvon …

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Japan grants Rs.687M for public sector scholarships

The Government of Japan has granted Japanese Yen 332 million (approximately Rs. 687 million) to Sri Lanka under the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme for 2025. An Exchange of Notes and a Grant Agreement were signed yesterday, 24 July 2025, at the Ministry of Finance by Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury, Ambassador ISOMATA …

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