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Island wide survey on child nutrition levels in Sri Lanka

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12 months ago

May 24, 2024

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The Ministry of Health has reached a decision to conduct an island-wide survey regarding the nutritional levels of children.
The survey will be conducted in line with National Nutrition Month, which falls in the month of June.

The nutritional levels of children under 5 years of age and children between 6 to 18 years of age will be measured separately.

The Family Health Bureau said the survery will be carried out by Family Health Officers and Public Health Inspectors.

A similar survey conducted last year revealed that malnutrition had increased among children.

The Bureau said accordingly special nutritional supplements were provided to affected children.

(News1st)

(This story, originally published by News1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

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2 injured in Kotahena shooting

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12 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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A man and a woman have been injured in a shooting incident in the Kotahena area this evening (May 16), police said.

Both victims were hospitalised for treatment.

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Arrest warrant issued against Mahindananda

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12 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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An arrest warrant has been issued against former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage over the ongoing investigation into the importation of Chinese fertilizer.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court issued the warrant on a request by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), after Aluthgamage failed to appear before the Commission as summoned on May 14.

Earlier, on May 14, a motion seeking anticipatory bail on behalf of his counsel was filed with the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, requesting that the matter be taken up on May 16. The Magistrate ordered that the motion be heard on May 19.