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IPS looking at food loss mitigation in mango and tomato value chains
The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has undertaken a research project on ‘Food Loss Mitigation in Mango and Tomato Value Chains in Pakistan and Sri Lanka’ in collaboration with the University of Peradeniya, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and The Open University of Sri Lanka.
The project forms part of the newly created Food Loss Program, a partnership between the Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). This project aims to identify the extent and root causes of food losses in Pakistan and Sri Lanka and to design and demonstrate affordable technological and organizational options to mitigate these losses and create new economic opportunities across the value chain, an IPS news release said.
“The Project Inception Workshop will be held on October 5 at IPS with the participation of key industry stakeholders. The Inception Workshop aims to familiarize stakeholders with the project objectives, outcomes and expected contributions for sustainable development in Sri Lanka and to build collaborations with the key stakeholders relevant to the project’s scope.”
It has been reported that former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne has been found dead at his residence in Athurugiriya this morning (17)
it is suspected that he may have taken his own life.
A heated argument broke out between Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan and Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar during the Kilinochchi District Coordination Committee meeting held yesterday (16).
A video footage of the incident shows the MP and the Minister engaging in a heated verbal exchange, following which a physical confrontation appeared to develop when the Minister attempted to grab files reportedly in the possession of MP Ramanathan.
“If you lay a hand on me, I’ll lay a hand on you too… got it?” Ramanathan is heard telling the Minister during the exchange.
Police and officials present at the meeting intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation were not immediately clear.
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The Cardinal has sought permission from the court to make submissions in relation to Sallay’s petition and requested that it be dismissed.
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