Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- It has been revealed that over 1.5 million kilograms of food, including rice, lentils, and dates, stored at the Veyangoda warehouse complex under the Food Commissioner's Department, have expired and are no longer fit for consumption.

This food stock, received as aid under the World Food Programme (WFP) in 2023, was meant for free distribution to vulnerable communities, including low-income families and schoolchildren. However, authorities had failed to distribute the supplies in time, leading to massive wastage.

The Veyangoda District Granary, spanning 28,000 square feet with 16 warehouses, serves as a key storage facility for government food reserves. Of these, 10 warehouses are designated for food storage, and thr...