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Sinharaja Rain Forest in Sri Lanka

In 1989 Sinharaja became a world Heritage Site. This national park is spread over an area of 11200 hectares. This is the heart of Sri Lanka. The annual temperature range 18°C to 27°C. There are many Animal species, Tree species, Flower species and bird species and many of them are an endemic to our country. There are many herbal plants can be seen in there.

The plant system of this forest can be seen in 5 main layers.

• Emergent Trees
• Canopy Layer
• Sub Canopy Layer
• Under Story Layer
• Ground Layer

The lots of creatures can be seen in animal system, which are special to Sri Lanka. There are 65 species of butterflies in Sinharaja Rain Forest. The special thing is the “Common Birdwing Butterfly” the largest butterfly adds to the beauty of the Sinharaja. The other thing is there are about 147 about species of birds that enhance the beauty of the forest.

To protect a place of such ecological value we should,

• Obeying environmental rules and regulations.
• Proper disposal of garbage.
• Not destroying rare plants.
• Do not harass wild animals.
• Do not destroy wildlife habitat areas.
• Minimizing the use of polythene.

Beauty of Sri Lanka

Strengthen the Mind against the Covid 19

This is 21^st century. No matter how advanced the technology, all of those technologies is undermined by Covid 19 virus. Most of powerful countries are failed to face this virus. Sri Lanka which is my mother land is a small country just compare with other powerful countries. But there are strong people in my motherland.

We have a strong leader. I mean, our president Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa.  We also have a perseverance defense & a kind and energetic health sector. I think that they are the visible gods among the invisible gods.

Covid 19 is one of the challenges facing our country. We have successfully overcome even greater challenges. Therefore, we can overcome this challenge too.

There are many lives that are helpless in this situation. Among them, are you still fine?  Be happy. This is the opportunity for you to help the whole country. So please stay at home without contributing to the spread of the virus. As I think Covid 19 taught us so many lessons. Among that lessons, love for the environment come first. As I think this is in retaliation from the environment, for the man in the modern world has done many bad things for the environment.

“Help the needy. Then you will be saved.”

“Love the environment. The environment protects you.”

You will ask me how to help the needy when you stay at home. But you can ask your neighbor, whether they are hungry. That is the humanity. That is the Sri Lankan, we are special. We are a nation that has successfully accomplished many things in past that we could not have done. So Covid 19 is a challenge that can be overcome. Another is that intelligence and humanity can’t be measured by dress, job or exam certificates.

Jack Fruit Cutlets Recipe ( Kos Cutlets)

Ingredients:

• Boiled jack-fruit pieces
• Onion – 1 tbsp
• Rampe leaves
• Karapincha leaves
• Raw Chilies
• Pepper – 1 tsp
• Fennel seeds – ½ tsp
• Ginger – ½ “, finely chopped
• Garlic – ½ “, finely chopped  
• 2 cloves
• Flour, for light batter
• Biscuit powder, for rolling the cutlets
• Low fat oil, for deep-frying

How to prepare:

First put some oil and let it heat up.

Add the crushed ginger and garlic and fry till golden.

Add Onion, Rampe leaves, Karapincha leaves (curry leaves), Fennel seeds, Cloves and Raw Chilies to it. Then add salt and pepper to it. After 3-5 minutes, add the boiled jack-fruit. Mix well and cook it well.

Then turn the mixture over and make small balls.

Make a thick mixture by adding some salt to the flour and adding water. Rub the mixture into small pre-made cutlet balls. Then add in the biscuit powder and fry till the color is golden brown.

Serve hot with rice. So tasty.

COVID 19 effects in Sri Lanka

The COVID 19 was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020 and recognized it as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of 5 April 2020, more than 1,203,485 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 206 countries and territories, resulting in over 64,784 deaths. More than 247,001 people have recovered. In Sri Lanka 167 patients, 29 recovered and 5 deaths cases of COVID-19.

As Sri Lankans, we should be proud. This is because the US, England, France and Germany, which are known as the most powerful countries, covid 19 even when faced with an impossible situation.As a small country, our country's security and health services should be highly valued in their role as role models for each country. I am fortunate to have been born in Sri Lanka.

The virus is mainly spread during close contact and by small droplets produced when people cough or sneeze. Respiratory droplets may be produced during breathing but the virus is not generally airborne, People may also catch COVID-19 by touching a contaminated surface and then their face. It is most contagious when people are symptomatic, although spread may be possible before symptoms appear. The time between exposure and symptom onset is typically around five days, but may range from 2 to 14 days. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. There is no known vaccine or specific antiviral treatment.

You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you:

• Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
• Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze
•  Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell
•  Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell

So don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean.

(Source - www.epid.gov.lk & www.unicef.org/srilanka/protection-corona-virus-covid-19)