Aruna Madhushanka

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[CNN @CNN]

The moringa tree, known as the “miracle tree”, is one of the most nutrient-dense plants on the planet and is prized for its healing qualities. It also has another huge benefit, according to new research: it’s excellent at removing microplastics from water. https://t.co/7brn5FoLIA

[Fox News @FoxNews]

BREAKING: Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down. Cook has served as CEO since taking over for Steve Jobs in 2011.

[Aruna Madhushanka @Aruna723]

a narrow escape there ! thanks for the great piloting skills

[Second before disaster @NeverteIImeodd]

A disaster was successfully prevented thanks to the pilot's skills.

A private jet suddenly appeared in front of the passenger plane landing at Chicago's airport.

[NASA @NASA]

We see our home planet as a whole, lit up in spectacular blues and browns. A green aurora even lights up the atmosphere. That's us, together, watching as our astronauts make their journey to the Moon.

[All day Astronomy @forallcurious]

BREATHTAKING🚨: Image of Earth captured by Artemis II from space that clearly shows EARTH is NOT FLAT!

[Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 @SriLankaTweet]

“Walk for Peace” Comes to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🕊️🙏
After completing an extraordinary 2,300-mile journey across the United States, a group of Buddhist monks led by Ven. Bhikkhu Pannakara will arrive in Sri Lanka from April 21–29, 2026, for a special “Walk for Peace” mission.

The monks are set to begin a 7-day peace walk from Dambulla to Colombo, spreading a message of peace, compassion, and unity.

[Aruna Madhushanka @Aruna723]

this is truly a genuine decision by FIFA ❤️

[Al Jazeera Breaking News @AJENews]

BREAKING: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told AFP that Iran “will be at the World Cup” despite the US-Israeli war on Iran.

[Aruna Madhushanka @Aruna723]

another episode of the drama is coming up😎

[Fox News @FoxNews]

ON THE WORLD STAGE: President Trump will address the nation tonight at 9p ET to provide an "important update" on the war in Iran, press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced.

[U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka @USAmbSL]

Today @UnderSecStateP Allison Hooker & I thanked U.S. Airmen at Katunayake Air Base for the airlift power that moves critical relief supplies where they’re needed—delivering support together as partners & friends. Years of joint training with the Sri Lankan Tri-Services have enabled us to better respond to crises AND contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

[Tim Cook @tim_cook]

Storms across Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka have devastated communities. At Apple, we’re thinking of everyone affected, and will be donating to relief and building efforts on the ground.

[NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK]

A low-pressure system southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a Depression and is likely to strengthen further into a Deep Depression within the next 12 hours, bringing widespread heavy rain and strong winds across the island.

What to expect:

* Cloudy skies with frequent showers or thundershowers
* **Very heavy rain (over 200mm)** in North-Central, North-Western provinces & Trincomalee
* **Heavy rain (over 150mm)** in Northern, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western provinces & Galle, Matara, Batticaloa
* **Strong winds** reaching **60–70 kmph** in most areas

⚠️ The public is urged to remain alert and follow further advisories from the Department of Meteorology.
Please take necessary precautions to minimise damage and ensure safety.

[Aruna Madhushanka @Aruna723]

@AussiesArmy Whitewash

[Aruna Madhushanka @Aruna723]

Beautiful morning in Germany 🇩🇪
It was an amazing experience to be there
🍁
#Germany #colognegermany #MorningVibes

[Danuka Peiris (DP) @danukalive]

Prime Lands Residencies PLC (PLR) has purchased a 1 acre and 20 perches land on Bambalapitiya Station Road for LKR 3.5 billion. The property was acquired at an auction on Friday (12). It is the site of the once-proposed, but later abandoned, “Achilleion” seven-star luxury apartment project by the Blue Mountain Group

[Kavi Senu @KaviSenu]

😂😂

[Tom Soper @TomSoperUK]

Another stage of the #PekoeTrail complete! Stunning views and wildlife spots along the way. #SriLanka

[Sibobugingo Joël @JoelOptimist1]

🌿🚶 Growing wild along the roadside, yet most people ignore it… Meet Spotted Spurge (Euphorbia maculata) or Prostrate Spurge (Euphorbia prostrata) 👀👇

[Aruna Madhushanka @Aruna723]

@gotravelyourway It's @flysrilankan

[Sibobugingo Joël @JoelOptimist1]

🍃 You know papaya fruit… but the leaves? They hide a secret you won’t believe! 🌿

Here are 7 powerful benefits of papaya leaves that most people don’t know 🧵👇

[Numbers.lk @numberslka]

Sri Lanka's 🇱🇰 Brain Drain: New Study

⭕ A on going study by University of Peradeniya study reveals that 50%+ of state university graduates in some disciplines are migrating permanently, never returning to Sri Lanka.

⭕ In the worst-hit departments, the migration rate hits 80-90% while taxpayers foot a Rs. 87 billion annual bill.

⭕ Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 has 142,000 undergraduates currently in state universities, 44,000 new enrollments annually
- 25% Arts
- 20% Management & Commerce
- 13% Engineering
- 10% Medical/Health
- 11% Agriculture etc

⭕ According 2023 Data, Government spent Rs. 87 billion on university education.

⭕ Most who migrate are the best graduates who secure highest performance at university level with Science-based degrees seeing "almost all students leaving" along with Agriculture and Engineering - precisely the skills Sri Lanka needs most

⭕ Study recommends migrants reimburse government USD 10,000-15,000 per graduate, or alternatively send USD 50,000 to family in Sri Lanka to recover portion of public investment - but enforceability remains questionable

⭕ Researchers acknowledge the contradiction: can't force graduates to stay due to unemployment and low wages, parents actively support migration, and private/government sector salaries can't compete with overseas opportunities - classic middle-income country trap

⭕ Study suggests "making entrepreneurs from university education" but this requires startup ecosystem development, access to capital, market opportunities, regulatory reforms, and cultural shift toward risk-taking.

Sri Lanka's free education system has inadvertently become a development aid program for other countries, with billions in taxpayer investment flowing overseas through skilled migration. Until the nation can create economic conditions that make staying as attractive as leaving, this costly export of human capital will continue unabated.

(Source: Prof. Wasantha Athukorala and Laksman Kumara at the University of Peradeniya vis Dailymirror)