The Department of Meteorology stated that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and in Matale district.&nbsp; Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere on the island during the evening or night.&nbsp; Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces, according to the Department.&nbsp; Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Matale district. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces during the morning, it added.

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<ul><li>Says Govt. moving forward with IMF agreement to manage crisis in finance sector&nbsp;</li><li>SL's economy can't weather disruptions, so no room to make mistakes&nbsp;</li><li>Pledges to rebuild public trust in P'ment, uphold law, order and justice&nbsp;</li><li>Says will make P'ment and Govt. more transparent and accessible to public&nbsp;</li><li>Says SL has a golden opportunity to build unity&nbsp;</li><li>pledges to overhaul public service, make it efficient&nbsp;</li></ul> President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, delivering the Statement of Government Policy during yesterday’s (21) Inauguration of the first session of the 10th Parliament, stated that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna-led National People’s Power Government, all led by him, would take responsibility to not allow for and permit the resurgence of “divisive racist politics”, any “religious extremism to take root” and “use nationalist or religious rhetoric as a means to gain political power”.&nbsp;Speaking about the “democratic framework” of the “State”, he noted that they “do not advocate for a one-party rule”, and “instead embrace multi-party politics as a core principle.”&nbsp;On the mandate received for the people’s aspiration to transform the corrupt political culture, he added that restoring the dignity and supremacy of the Parliament should be a top priority. To this end, he elaborated that the Parliament will no longer remain a hidden chamber, concealed from the public.&nbsp;On the public service, he noted that the ultimate responsibility is to establish a State service that satisfies both the citizens it serves and the individuals who work within it.&nbsp;Expounding further on the democratic nature of the State, President Dissanayake emphasised that every citizen should feel free to practise their religion, speak their language, and live according to their cultural values without fear or discrimination and that no one should feel that their beliefs, culture, or political affiliations make them targets of undue pressure or prejudice. “Individual identities and freedoms must always be respected. It is our responsibility to create a democratic and free State where every citizen can live without fear or suspicion”.On establishing the supremacy of the rule of law, he observed that as a State and Government, and under the leadership of the President, we must all adhere to the law. “No politician, authority, or individual should place themselves above the law. Everyone must operate within its boundaries.” He also highlighted that this effort is not about pursuing personal vendettas or engaging in witch hunts as every citizen has the right to engage in politics freely.&nbsp;On meting out justice to victims and penalising criminals, he pointed out the need to address controversial crimes. “Crimes that fuelled controversy must be thoroughly investigated, justice must be served to the victims, and the perpetrators must be held accountable. I assure that the crimes that fuelled controversy will be exposed, the perpetrators will face justice, and fairness will be ensured for the victims. This mandate reflects the grief of families mourning their lost loved ones, and the despair of the friends of those murdered. We must address not only these crimes but also corruption and fraud”.&nbsp;Concerning the stabilisation of the economy, he added that they intend to finalise and sign the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff level agreement on the third tranche by tomorrow (23) and to quickly formalise bilateral debt-related agreements with individual countries as a common understanding in this regard has been reached. Further, he added that with regard to international sovereign bonds and commercial market debt, a preliminary agreement has been reached and that they anticipate that this process will be completed by the end of December, and that consequently, the debt restructuring programme with the IMF can be successfully concluded before the end of this year.“Our focus turned to ensuring economic stability and reaffirming trust with the relevant economic stakeholders. During the Elections, we promised that we would manage the economy in accordance with the parameters agreed upon with the IMF. Everyone knows that the third review by the IMF has been delayed. As soon as the General Election was concluded, the IMF delegation arrived on 17 November and we have been in extended discussions with them. We are optimistic that by 23 November, we will be able to finalise and will be able to sign an agreement with the IMF staff level. Additionally, the debt restructuring programme agreed upon with the IMF, has faced some challenges. We were not given an opportunity to revisit discussions on debt restructuring. The negotiations had already been on-going for more than two years. If we were to restart discussions on the restructuring programme for an extended period, it would be impossible for us to move the economy forward without completing the debt restructuring process. When we assumed office, the discussions on debt restructuring, which had been on-going for nearly two years, were in their final stages. At this juncture, debating whether the proposed restructuring plan is good or bad, advantageous or disadvantageous, serves no purpose. Based on this, we have reached a common understanding regarding bilateral debt. We are now prepared to quickly formalise agreements with individual countries accordingly. On the other hand, with regard to international sovereign bonds and commercial market debt, we have reached a preliminary agreement. We anticipate that this process will be completed by the end of December. Consequently, we believe that the debt restructuring programme with the IMF can be successfully concluded before the end of this year. Additionally, we expect to secure staff level agreement for the third review of the programme this week. We don’t believe that this framework alone will suffice to address all the deep-seated crises facing our economy.”On the three new economic strategies needed, he explained that the said strategy is centred on three key pillars: rapid growth and expansion in the production of goods and services, public economic participation, and generating national wealth that is equitably distributed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“The economy must be expanded to other provinces besides the Western. The main strategy is rapid growth in the production of goods and services, along with quick expansion. Our primary goal is to design an economy where people can be integrated as participants. No matter how much national wealth we produce, if it becomes concentrated in the hands of a few, it will not bring stability to the State or the economy. The country's natural resources are utilised to produce this wealth. Our policy, therefore, is that the benefits of the economy must be fairly distributed among the people”.Regarding market policy interventions, he observed that today, our country's market operates on monopolistic control. “The creation of monopolies in the market has led to the public bearing a heavy cost to purchase essential goods and services. We hope to re-establish control over how our country's market operates”. In this regard, he explained the role of competition in the general economy, which can help create sustainability and quality while also determining prices, and regulation through market authorities to ensure proper functioning, State representation in certain aspects of the market and the management of the market. “In certain sectors, we expect to achieve these objectives through competition. We must reconsider whether regulatory bodies and laws are sufficient to address the distortions currently present. There are other sectors that are also crucial for the economy, particularly sensitive areas, where the State must play a role in controlling a segment of the market to ensure proper regulation. One such sector is the energy market. The free energy market should not be solely determined by free competition. When managing the energy market, the State must represent a portion of the market. Similarly, in the financial market, the Central Bank acts as the regulatory authority, but, the State should also represent a segment of the financial market. Certain critical areas in the market should be managed by a State entity. The State should operate as a regulatory arm in the market. We have the ability to organise and structure the market. We aim to strengthen these cooperative networks. We have identified a few key areas where we can achieve short-term growth. One such area is the tourism industry. We have already developed plans to attract four million tourists and generate a United States Dollars ($) eight billion economy through the tourism sector within the next three to four years. The next key sector is information technology (IT). We need professionals with IT skills, literacy, and expertise. Currently, there are around 85,000 IT professionals. Within the next five years, we aim to increase this number to 200,000. We plan to increase IT exports to $ five billion. Our country's strategic location gives us an advantage in becoming a major trade and maritime hub. We have recognised the need for increased efficiency and faster management. Are the teams responsible for managing the Colombo Port's operations satisfied with the current supply of goods and services? No, it has become inefficient. We are in a position to leverage our location to transform into a powerful global trade and maritime centre. We must fully utilise this geographic advantage. We must revive our seed research laboratories. We must develop seed farms. We must reinstate a strong agricultural extension service. We must enter the market for agricultural products, not only meeting the needs of our country but also targeting the export market. If there are other areas that need subsidies, we are ready to provide them. Our nation’s sea is eight times the size of our land, yet, we are only utilising a small portion of this vast resource. The natural resources in our country, particularly mineral resources, hold enormous potential for our economy. However, we have not been able to extract the value we need, nor have we added the necessary value. We aim to establish a value-added industrial system by integrating both the State and private sectors to transform these mineral resources into more value added products. We have already discussed this with local industrialists. We hope to engage private entrepreneurs to help develop this industrial system. The area where our economy can undergo a transformation is science and technology. Our goal is to make a leap in the field of scientific research. This is why we have established a dedicated Ministry of Science and Technology. The next key area is digitalisation, and building a digital economy. We can grow from a digital economy into a $ 15 billion economy. We have created a separate Ministry of Digitalisation. We will launch a major initiative called ‘Cleaning Sri Lanka’. I plan to establish a Presidential task force to lead this. To achieve the broader goals of political transformation, we must make an effort to foster good citizenship, positive attitudes, responsible actions, and proper behaviour. This is the core objective of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme. This society needs revival. We aspire to bring about transformation in the fields of education, literature, law, and societal values”.&nbsp;He also noted that poverty needs to be eradicated. “Addressing rural and urban poverty has become one of the Government’s primary missions. We are committed to increasing the existing welfare allowances fairly in the upcoming Budget. Provisions will be made to support schoolchildren from economically disadvantaged families with allowances for essential school supplies. Since October, we are increasing pensions for retirees, and in the forthcoming Budget, we will ensure a fair increase in wages for public sector employees. To combat malnutrition, we plan to provide targeted allowances to affected families and ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary nutritious meals. We will facilitate access to goods and services currently out of reach for many due to poverty. We are introducing special mechanisms and allowances to support differently-abled individuals. New economic opportunities and resources must be introduced within rural areas. We also see an alarming trend of small and medium entrepreneurs seeking opportunities abroad. Providing the necessary technical knowledge, capital, and access to markets is a responsibility the Government takes seriously. Industrialists and entrepreneurs must look outward, exploring new markets beyond our borders”.President Dissanayake also pointed out that the diplomatic service would be entirely overhauled. “We are also committed to going beyond traditional diplomacy to assist Sri Lankan industries in finding and accessing global markets. We are realigning the operations of our diplomatic missions. We recognise the immense technical expertise and resources available in the construction industry. We must strategise to take this industry beyond Sri Lanka’s borders. Furthermore, Sri Lanka possesses unique and indigenous products that hold significant potential. By adding more value to these products and building a modern industrial framework, we aim to take them to international markets”.&nbsp;Regarding the new Budget, he explained that the Government plans to submit an interim budget by early December of this year (2024) to allocate the necessary financial provisions for the next four months, and to present a comprehensive Budget proposal by early February of next year (2025) and to have it approved by the Parliament mid-March.

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<ul><li>Marikkar claims NPP now adopting SJB’s ‘so-called rejected’ socio-econ. policies, cites shift in stance on IMF EFF, further alleges lack of defined work plan&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> The main Parliamentary Opposition Party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), criticised the National People's Power (NPP) Government’s Policy Statement, calling it a contradiction to many of the policies and promises presented by the latter party prior to the recent Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. Speaking to The Daily Morning yesterday (21), SJB Opposition Parliamentarian and Party Spokesperson, S.M. Marikkar claimed that the NPP is now implementing what he describes as the “so-called rejected” economic and social policies originally proposed by the SJB. His remarks followed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s delivery of the Government’s Policy Statement during the first session of the 10th Parliament. He stated that the said contradiction is clearly visible through how the NPP's stance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme has shifted.&nbsp; “Before the Elections, the NPP said that they would not follow the IMF programme. When we (SJB) were advocating for restructuring bilateral debts, they disagreed.&nbsp;However, now, the President has declared that the Government will adhere to IMF parameters. During the election campaigns, people rejected our similar stance, but now, it appears that the Government is pursuing the same policies that were previously dismissed. We are happy about that,“ he said.However, he emphasised that the SJB would closely monitor the Government's progress, asserting that the party is committed to holding the administration accountable for its promises, claiming also that the Policy Statement lacks a clear work plan. "The President's Policy Statement lacks a clear and defined work plan. It is good if they can fulfil what they have promised, but our role will be to develop constructive criticism of their programmes and policies. We will refrain from criticising useless matters, such as avoiding the food offered by the Parliament," he added.

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The United National Party (UNP) refuted claims that the name of Opposition Parliamentarian&nbsp;Ravi Karunanayake was submitted to the Election Commission (EC) for a National List MP position of the New Democratic Front (NDF) after informing former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.&nbsp;In a press release issued, UNP Chairperson Wajira Abeywardana asserted that these claims are “entirely false”. According to Abeywardana, there was no prior notification to Wickremesinghe regarding the submission of Karunanayake's name to the EC for the National List Parliamentary position. He further dismissed the claim that an agreement had been reached to appoint a candidate from the NDF to a National List MP position allocated from the Parliamentary General Election results, labelling it as “baseless”.&nbsp;The controversy emerged after the Parliamentary General Election, when a special discussion involving party leaders took place on 16 November. This meeting, Chaired by Wickremesinghe, aimed to determine the Parliamentary positions received by the NDF. During the discussion, it was agreed that a final decision on filling the National List MP positions would be deferred until a meeting set for Tuesday (19). At the same meeting, it was announced that a complete agreement with the NDF should be presented at the next discussion. “Despite this, on Monday (18), NDF General Secretary Shermila Perera, met with Wickremesinghe and advocated for the appointment of Karunanayake. At that meeting, Wickremesinghe highlighted that appointing Karunanayake, a member of the UNP, to the National List of the NDF was not feasible. Perera concurred with Wickremesinghe’s position, indicating agreement not to proceed with Karunanayake’s nomination“, the statement read. According to Abeywardana, prior to the scheduled meeting of the party leaders, Perera took the decision to submit Karunanayake’s name to the EC on Monday, leading to a critical dispute over the National List MP positions assigned to the NDF. “Observations from the meeting on Tuesday revealed that the agreement with the NDF was not fully presented, with several key documents reportedly missing. According to the agreement with the NDF, there was no provision to nominate any candidate for a National List MP position after the 2024 Parliamentary Election,“ it read. He described the actions of Perera as a “significant error and an arbitrary act”, stating that her decisions were inconsistent with the terms of the relevant memorandum of understanding. “There was no prior agreement to fill the National List MP position on Monday,” Abeywardana clarified. He emphasised that a decision should have been made at the meeting of the party leaders scheduled for Tuesday (21). He also pointed out that the submission of Karunanayake’s name to the EC occurred under his direction, before the leaders’ meeting.

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<ul><li>Dep. Spkr. Dr. Rizvie Salih; Dep. Chair of Committees Hemali Weerasekara; 29 Deputy Ministers&nbsp; appointed&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> National People’s Power (NPP) Gampaha District Member of Parliament Dr. Ranwala Arachchige Asoka Sapumal Ranwala has been unanimously appointed as the new Speaker of the 10th Parliament. He was nominated by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the commencement of the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament. The proposal was seconded by Minister Vijitha Herath.NPP Colombo District MP, Dr. Rizvie Salih has been unanimously elected as the new Deputy Speaker of the Parliament. He was nominated by Chief Government Whip and Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, while the proposal was seconded by Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj.Gampaha District NPP MP Hemali Weerasekara was elected as the Deputy Chairperson of Committees.Meanwhile, Speaker Ranwala announced yesterday (21) that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially recognised Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Sajith Premadasa as the Leader of the Opposition.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Deputy Ministers of the new Government were sworn in yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Accordingly, a total of 29 Deputy Ministers were sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. They are Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando – Economic Development; Namal Karunarathne – Agriculture, and Livestock; Wasantha Piyathissa – Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment; Nalin Hewage – Vocational Education; R.M. Jayawardena – Trade, Commerce, and Food Security; Gamagedara Dissanayake – Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs; attorney T.B. Sarath – Housing; Rathna Gamage – Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources; Mahinda Jayasinghe – Labour; Aruna Jayasekara – Defence; Arun Kemachandra – Foreign Affairs, and Foreign Employment; Anton Jayakody – Environment; Mohommed Muneer – National Integrity; engineer Eranga Weerarathne – Digital Economy; Eranga Gunasekara – Youth Affairs; Chathuranga Abeysinghe – Industries, and Entrepreneurship Development; eng. Janith Ruwan Kodithuwakku – Ports, and Civil Aviation; Dr. Namal Sudarshana – Women and Child Affairs; Ruwan Senarath – Provincial Councils, and Local Governance; Dr. Prasanna Kumara Gunasena – Transport and Highways; Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni – Health, and Media; Upali Samarasinghe – Co-operative Development; Ruwan Chaminda Ranasinghe – Tourism; Sugath Thilakarathne – Sports; Sundaralingam Pradeep – Plantation, and Community Infrastructure; attorney Sunil Watagala – Public Security, and Parliamentary Affairs; Dr. Madhura Sevevirathne – Education and Higher Education; Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma – Finance, and Planning; and Dr. Susil Ranasinghe – Land, and Irrigation.

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<ul><li>DWC awaits subject Min. and AG’s instructions for amendment&nbsp;</li></ul> The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) stated that the revision of regulations on private elephant ownership is underway in accordance with court orders but cannot be completed quickly due to the formal procedures involved.Speaking to The Daily Morning, the DWC Director General Chandana Sooriyabandara said that there is a court order which directs the revision of the existing regulations on private elephant ownership including the elimination of certain clauses. &nbsp;"When the relevant eliminations are done, the remaining clauses should be amended with instructions from the subject Ministry and the Attorney General's (AG) Department. We have sought such instructions, and we will receive them in the coming time."When queried as to whether the relevant process would conclude anytime soon, he said that it is not something that can be done quickly. "This should be done very formally as it is a legal process. We cannot commence such work today and finish it tomorrow. This is also not something that is entirely in our hands. Many institutions such as the AG's Department and the Legal Draftsman's Department are involved in this process. It is not possible to mention an exact timeframe. However, we are in the process of doing it."Private elephant ownership is a longstanding and controversial issue, tied to cultural, religious, and economic factors. Traditionally, elephants have been symbols of status and are often integral to religious processions. However, concerns about animal welfare, illegal capture, and inadequate living conditions have led to increased scrutiny. Legal provisions for private ownership are complex and regulated by the DWC, which require permits and specific care-related standards. Recent court orders have prompted revisions to these laws, aiming to better protect elephants and ensure responsible ownership.

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<ul><li>Harin to record statement today</li></ul> Former Ministers Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Roshan Ranasinghe and Prasanna Ranatunga had arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) yesterday (21), in order to provide statements pertaining to the alleged importation of substandard human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) vials.Meanwhile, former Minister Harin Fernando had reportedly informed that he will appear before the CID today (22) to record a statement regarding the matter.&nbsp;On 12 November, the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court (MC) had ordered to record statements from 18 of the then Cabinet ministers pertaining to the alleged importation of substandard human IVIG vials. The Attorney General’s Department had informed the Court that statements are required to be obtained from 18 individuals including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, former Ministers Tiran Alles, Mahinda Amaraweera, President’s Counsel Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Fernando, Ranasinghe and attorney Nimal Siripala de Silva who were members of the Cabinet which approved the Cabinet paper presented by the then Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella for the import of the controversial drugs in question. Maligakanda Magistrate Lochani Abeywickrema, who granted permission for the request, ordered to record statements from the 18 former Cabinet members related to the matter.In October 2023, the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) revealed that forged documents were found to have been submitted for Customs clearance to procure a batch of vials containing human IVIG, an antibody produced by blood plasma cells, which later failed the quality tests.Prior to the apprehension of Rambukwella, seven arrests had been made in connection with the alleged drug procurement scam. But, the fifth suspect was later released on bail.&nbsp;As such, the former Health Secretary, the former Additional Health Secretary, the Director of the Health Ministry’s Medical Supplies Division (MSD) and three other officials of the same division, as well as the owner of the company which is said to have supplied the substandard batch of IVIG vials, were arrested and remanded over the case.Meanwhile, one of the suspects in the case, the former Deputy Director of the MSD, Dr. Thusitha Sudarshana, was released on bail when the case was previously taken up on 6 May. The Court of Appeal, on 25 July, ordered the Maligakanda MC to release on bail the former Director of the MSD, Dr. Kapila Wickramanayake, who was also in remand custody.&nbsp; Accordingly, a total of 12 suspects had been arrested and remanded over the case while presently, all but one of them are out on bail. The first suspect, the owner of the company that supplied the substandard drugs, Sudath Janaka Fernando, is receiving treatment while under remand custody. Rambukwella, who was in remand custody for over seven months, was released on bail on 11 September.

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The Secretary to the Energy Ministry, K.T.M. Udayanda Hemapala stated that they – the ministry and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) – expect to prepare the proposal for the electricity tariff revision after obtaining the opinions of the representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as well.The IMF representatives, currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, were scheduled to meet with officials from the ministry and the CEB for a discussion. Hemapala stated that the discussions were held yesterday (21) and expected to focus on the revision of electricity tariffs and the procedures of the relevant institutions.Accordingly, the related proposal is expected to be submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) in the coming days.On 24 October, the CEB had submitted a proposal to the PUCSL regarding the electricity tariff revision. Although the proposal suggested an overall reduction of 6.6% in electricity tariffs, the PUCSL had later informed that the tariff reduction was insufficient. Due to this, the PUCSL had informed the CEB to prepare a new proposal and resubmit it to the Commission.

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<ul><li>Preschoolers also increasingly affected by excessive screen time&nbsp;</li></ul> Consultant Paediatric Eye Surgeon at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) in Colombo, Dr. Anusha Tennekumbura said that there has been an increase in the number of children seeking treatment for myopia (nearsightedness/shortsightedness).The majority of the patients are of schooling age, but the LRH is seeing an increase in the number of preschool and upper nursery children seeking treatment also, she said while addressing a press conference held in this regard on Wednesday (20) and speaking to The Daily Morning thereafter.“It’s irreversible and glasses are prescribed. Also, eight out of 10 patients suffer from headaches because of eye strain,” she emphasised.Dr. Tennekumbura said that they observed this increase after the Covid-19 pandemic, where a majority of education started to be conducted online.She pointed out that according to recent scientific studies, increased screen time and the lack of exposure to natural light resulting from less time spent outdoors are what is causing the increase in nearsightedness. Less time spent outdoors is an after effect of urbanisation, where children are increasingly confined to houses and apartments, she further elaborated.Dr. Tennekumbura said: “Unfortunately, Sri Lanka does not have its own national guidelines on recommended child screen time use.” But she added that they, as medical professionals, follow the guidelines recommended by the American Association for Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), and the World Health Organisation.&nbsp;The AAPOS guidelines are: For children under two years of age, no screen time outside of video phone time, and for children that are two- to five-years-old, to limit screens to one hour a day. They also recommend the 20/20/20 rule to prevent eye strain, where while using a device, every 20 minutes, the user cum viewer should look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.Dr. Tennekumbura said that parents must encourage children to play outdoors. “At least one hour of daily outdoor activities,” she added.According to studies, 30% of the world population is shortsighted with that number expected to grow to 50% by 2050.&nbsp;

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