When water hides a hidden threat: The marks of arsenic poisoning in Nepal, plus hope for new ‘change-makers’

Dr Maharjan noted that awareness of the problem is increasing. The younger era will be “change-makers”, this individual added. “Students are very important. They are the change-makers … If we teach learners about arsenic, regarding water quality, the importance of safe drinking water, they take messages home to their family,Continue Reading

Bankrupt Sri Lanka seeks reduced Russian oil

US TAKES STOCK A delegation from the US Treasury and the State Division meanwhile arrived in order to “explore the most effective ways for the US to aid Sri Lankans in need”, the US embassy in Colombo said. “As Sri Lankans endure some of the greatest economic challenges in theirContinue Reading

Broke Sri Lanka runs from fuel

COLOMBO:   Sri Lanka has virtually run out of petrol and diesel after several expected deliveries were delayed consistently, the energy minister stated Saturday (Jun 25) while apologising in order to motorists for the deteriorating fuel crisis.   Kanchana Wijesekera said essential oil cargoes that were because of last weekContinue Reading