eLanka Newsletter – 30th June 2024 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A major global worry. When leaders and politicians do not know when to quit! Has the US Presidential debate got lessons for Sri Lanka? – By Aubrey Joachim Windies lift to seal 2-1series win in a thriller. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Foreign Policy significance of Dr. Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Double-Edged Sword: Falling Oil Prices and Regional Impacts – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena SUNDAY CHOICE – He’s Still Working On Me – By Charles Schokman Understanding Insulin Resistance – By Dr Harold Gunatillake The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-6-29 Springvale RSL’s ‘Taste of Asia’ Night Delights Guests with Food and Entertainment- By Trevine Rodrigo Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 216 27 06 ...
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Wood Apple in Sri Lanka: A Hidden Gem of Tropical Fruits-by Kalani-eLanka Sri Lanka, a tropical paradise known for its rich biodiversity and unique agricultural products, is home to a variety of exotic fruits. Among these is the wood apple (Limonia acidissima), a lesser-known but highly valued fruit. This article delves into the cultural, nutritional, and economic significance of wood apple in Sri Lanka. Wood apple, also known as “divul” in Sinhala, is a hardy tree that thrives in the dry regions of Sri Lanka. The tree can reach up to 9 meters in height and is characterized by its rough, grayish-brown bark and thorny branches. The fruit itself is round, about the size of an apple, with a hard, woody shell that encases a sticky, brown pulp. The tree is typically grown in home gardens, small orchards, and is also found wild in rural areas. It requires minimal care, ...
