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Kohila consumption increased by 40% due to economic crisis!

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1 year ago

March 30, 2023

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A research report released by the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute yesterday (29) said the consumption of Kohila (Lasia stalk) in Sri Lanka has increased by 40 percent during the height of the economic crisis in 2022.

The report titled ‘Economic Crisis and Household Food Security in Sri Lanka- 2022’ of the research conducted over the economic crisis in Sri Lanka has revealed the impact on the food consumption pattern of the people of the country due to the crisis.

Food inflation in Sri Lanka rose to 95 per cent during the period from September 2021 to the end of 2022.

The report showed that the demand for Kohila increased up to 45 per cent during the economic crisis and most of the people have used any vegetable available in their surroundings for food.

In comparison, consumption of beans has decreased by 30 percent, carrots by 29 percent, pumpkin by 27 percent, eggplant by 27 percent, and green vegetables by 10 percent.

When considering the nutritional values, 25 percent in urban areas, three percent in rural areas and seven percent in the plantation sector have not received protein-rich foods. Meanwhile, 66 percent in urban areas, 46 percent in rural areas and 41 percent in the plantation sector experienced shortages of foods with vitamin A.

The survey report said that 56 percent of the population did not receive any food containing heme iron, and 78 percent of the plantation sector did not consume meat and fish containing heme iron.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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27 mins ago

May 7, 2024

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (May 06).

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Cabinet approval for power purchase agreement with Adani Green Energy

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3 hours ago

May 7, 2024

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Cabinet approval has been granted yesterday (May 06) to enter into a power purchase agreement with Adani Green Energy, says Minister of Power – Kanchana Wijesekara.

The 20-year agreement will see to the development of 484 MW of Wind power stations in Mannar and Poonaryn.

Taking to X, the minister further added, ‘the negotiated tariff rate of USD 0.0826 per kWh, is to be paid in LKR on the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment. On the current exchange rate considered as, 1 USD = Rs 300, the cost of energy will be Rs 24.78 per kWh. The current average cost of energy in SL is Rs 39.02 per kWh.’

Approval was granted yesterday by the Cabinet of Ministers to enter in to a 20 year power purchase agreement with Adani Green Energy for the development of 484 MW of Wind power stations in Mannar & Poonaryn.

The negotiated tariff rate of USD 0.0826 per kWh, is to be paid in LKR…
— Kanchana Wijesekera (@kanchana_wij) May 7, 2024

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RDA probes Central Expressway beam collapse mystery

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3 hours ago

May 7, 2024

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The Road Development Authority has initiated a special investigation into the collapse of a concrete beam in the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway, which was under construction, and later suspended.

According to the Chairman of the Road Development Authority, the relevant report is anticipated soon.

On Sunday, at around 5:45 PM, a concrete beam collapsed on the Central Expressway between Kadawatha and Mirigama, specifically in the Kadaoluwawa area in Bemmulla.

The collapsed concrete beam measures approximately 35 meters in length.

This incident occurred within a 17 km section of the Central Expressway.

According to the Road Development Authority, there are similar constructions elsewhere on this road.

Two more beams are reportedly in a dangerous condition.

A senior official from the Road Development Authority has informed the project director to provide a report regarding the incident.

The report will consider factors such as construction delays and potential errors in the construction

The Scene Of Crime Officers of the Sri Lanka Police visited the site this afternoon.

An on-site investigation was conducted in response to a complaint suggesting sabotage by a group.

However, specific explanations regarding the cause of the collapse have not been provided by relevant parties.

(News 1st)

(This story, originally published by News 1st has not been edited by SLM staff)