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Minister to send team to explore Indian egg production

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2 years ago

May 12, 2023

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It has been decided during a discussion held between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Trade to avoid delays in giving approval for eggs imported from India and to give approval within one and a half days.

It has also been decided to send a team including two officials of the Ministry of Agriculture to India to explore new poultry farms that can supply eggs to Sri Lanka.

Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera said that eggs are being imported from three farms in India where there is no bird flu, and that these officials will be sent to look for more such farms since the imported egg stock is insufficient.

The Minister said this at a news conference held yesterday (11) at the Government Information Department.

Minister Amaraweera said that if one million eggs per day are imported from India for a period of three months, the egg issue will be solved to some extent.

However, he said that after another five months, an egg can be sold for Rs.30 in the local market.

Although the daily consumption of eggs in the country is seven million, the daily production of eggs is about five million.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.