Sri Lanka has decided to start production of calcite (Calcium Carbonate), which is used in many products including medicine pills, using the calcite deposit in Balangoda, Minister of environment Mahinda Amaraweera has told the media
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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