Sri Lanka

by Arundathie Abeysinghe | SRI LANKA

One of the top five global producers, the country saw a 40 per cent drop in production due to a fertiliser ban and the ravages from the insect. In Colombo and its suburbs people, have to queue up to buy coconuts. This is a hard blow to the economy, with exports to the United States, Germany and the Netherlands already penalised by higher shipping costs due to the turmoil in the Red Sea.

by Melani Manel Perera

Monsoon rains have been bending the island country since May. Department of Meteorology: extreme weather until Thursday 17. In Gampaha, Kaduwela and Kalutara, the toll is at least three dead and two injured. Air Force (SLAF) mobilized for rescue operations. Dissanayake allocates funds for aid.

| 15/10/2024
| SRI LANKA

Recent incidents involving the UNIFIL have put the spotlight on what various countries contribute to peacekeeping operations. Nepal, India, and Bangladesh alone have provided more than 16,000 military personnel. Conversely, the United States, China and Japan contribute to expenditures, data from three years ago show.

| 14/10/2024
| ASIA
by Arundathie Abeysinghe

The government has so far taken no action on production. Relief is needed to calm prices and meet the needs of households, who spend on average almost 374 on food. Internal capacity must be increased to meet needs. Today there is a monopoly in the hands of a few private mill owners, linked to prominent politicians.

| 09/10/2024
| SRI LANKA
by Melani Manel Perera

The newly elected president met families at the St Sebastian Church in Negombo, where about 100 people died. Hope of getting to the truth about the attacks influenced the last elections. Investigations are being accelerated, and government responsibilities will be probed. Card Malcolm Ranjith, archbishop of Colombo, expressed his support.

| 07/10/2024
| SRI LANKA
by Melani Manel Perera

The initiative, scheduled from 3 to 10 October, coincides with World Temperance Day. The health costs due to alcohol use (or abuse) in the country are around 726 million euros. There are 20,000 alcohol-related deaths and associated illnesses each year. A decalogue to relaunch the fight against abuse.

| 03/10/2024
| SRI LANKA
by Arundathie Abeysinghe

After the choice of anti-system President Dissanayake, the country's political and ruling class is looking ahead to the snap elections on 14 November. The role of the smaller forces that together make up 25% of the electorate will be decisive. In the background the international dynamics and the framework of relations with China and India (and the West).

| 01/10/2024
| SRI LANKA
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