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Country spends 75% of income on food but only 20% eat well

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The National Council’s sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programmes related to economic stabilization disclosed that 75% of the country’s income is spent on food. However, only 1/5th of the country’s population gets a proper diet with nutritional value.

This was discussed when the sub-committee met in Parliament yesterday (18) under the chairmanship of MP Patali Champika Ranawaka.

The meeting was called to seek expert views on food security and nutrition security, need for fertilizer, decline in the harvest, malnutrition and its possible social consequences.

The short-term and mid-term measures that can be taken to overcome this situation were discussed during the meeting, especially since the malnutrition situation in the country for about ten years has escalated with the current economic crisis, the Communication Department of Parliament said.

Accordingly, the sub-committee Chairman informed the Finance Ministry to conduct a survey on income and household expenditure immediately.

The Chairman said that this survey has not been conducted after 2019 and that it will provide accurate information about the social consequences of this economic crisis and that information will be vital in taking future action.

It was also discussed that even if the income could be increased through measures such as tax increases in the country, the problem of sustaining industries, job losses and declining nutrition conditions will have a severe impact as side effects.

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“Online Safety Act to be amended in line with SC determination”

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Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath says the government maintains that the Online Safety Act should be amended.

However, it will be amended following a Supreme Court ruling and in line with the Supreme Court’s determinations, he said while addressing the weekly cabinet briefing today (Nov. 06).

He also said that the matter of whether to amend the current Act or to introduce a new one would be taken up in the new Parliament.

The Online Safety Act, which was established to tackle the spread of misinformation online, faces claims of constitutional inconsistencies.

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No change to Muslim Marriage & Divorce Act – Minister

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The government will not make any changes to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA), Minister Vijitha Herath said.

“No need has arisen to change the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act at this juncture either,” he added.

During the Cabinet media briefing held today (Nov. 06), he said that any Act with regard to religions will be amended only after consulting the respective religious leaders.

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CBK’s security remains unchanged – Vijitha

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Cabinet Spokesman – Minister Vijitha Herath has stated that the security detail of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has neither been removed nor reduced.

Responding to questions raised at the Cabinet media briefing today (Nov. 06), he stated that Ms. Kumaratunga still has a 57-strong security detail.

Minister Herath said that a committee has been appointed to look into the matter and once a report is provided, the Cabinet will take a decision in this regard.

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