Namala Karunarathna
Namala Karunarathna is a Sri Lankan politician serving as the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources. Recently, he has been in the news for announcing a nationwide survey to count the number of wild animals causing damage to crops in various farming communities across Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to address human-wildlife conflict and ensure better management of wildlife in agricultural areas. Karunarathna emphasized the importance of understanding why wild animals are encroaching on human settlements and mentioned plans to enhance forest ecosystems to support wildlife.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 6.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 41,905 | $84,000 | 164$ |
| Totals | 1 | 21,413,249 | 41,905 | $84,000 | 164$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Namala Karunarathna is the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock.
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Sri Lanka:
Namala Karunarathna was among the officials who visited the hospital to check on the injured children.
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Sri Lanka:
Namala Karunarathna mentioned in Parliament that 155 farmers in Anuradhapura District have been robbed of fertilizer aid funds.
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Sri Lanka:
Namala Karunarathna, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, stated that a census of wild animals causing damage to crops will be conducted across Sri Lanka.
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