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A Sri Lankan minister climbed a coconut tree to prove his point -- in front of his audience. No kidding here!

State Minister of Coconut Arundika Fernando was addressing people on the shortage of coconuts in his country. He said Sri Lanka was facing a dearth of 700 million coconuts due to high demand for local industries and domestic consumption.

But in order to achieve better visibility, Fernando climbed atop a coconut tree. And said what he had long waited to say.

News First quoted Fernando as saying, "We hope to utilise every available plot of land for the cultivation of coconuts and boost the industry to one which would generate foreign exchange to the country."

He even gave a solution to the problem of growing demand of coconuts. He said the government aims to reduce the prices amid the shortage of coconuts in the country.

Innovative to say the least!

But how did the adventure go? News First says while it was all good while it lasted, it took a great effort for the Fernando's supporters to get him out of the coconut tree climbing contraption.

A Sri Lankan minister climbed a coconut tree to prove his point -- in front of his audience. No kidding here! State Minister of Coconut Arundika Fernando was addressing people on the shortage of coconuts in his country.

A Sri Lankan minister climbed a coconut tree to prove his point -- in front of his audience. No kidding here! State Minister of Coconut Arundika Fernando was addressing people on the shortage of coconuts in his country. He said Sri Lanka was facing a dearth of 700 million coconuts due to high demand for local industries and domestic consumption. But in order to achieve better visibility, Fernando climbed atop a coconut tree. And said what he had long waited to say. News First quoted Fernando as saying, "We hope to utilise every available plot of land for the cultivation of coconuts and boost the industry to one which would generate foreign exchange to the country." He even gave a solution to the problem of growing demand of coconuts. He said the government aims to reduce the prices amid the shortage of coconuts in the country. Innovative to say the least! But how did the adventure go? News First says while it was all good while it lasted, it took a great effort for the Fernando's supporters to get him out of the coconut tree climbing contraption.

Sri Lankan minister climbs tree to address public on shortage of coconuts

Around 11 people were killed and more than 300 treated in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bombings-rock-southern-philippines-over-a-dozen-injured-269594">Philippines</a> after drinking coconut wine, Reuters reported today.&nbsp;

The coconut wine, which is referred to as 'lambanog' wreaked havoc in two provinces south of Manila - Laguna and Quezon. Lambanog is consumed widely during holidays and celebrations.

Multiple people were admitted into hospitals after calls for the same came from Mayor Vener Munoz.

According to Munoz, two people who were in critical condition are now improving. He added that the wine was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jail-me-hang-me-philippines-duterte-firm-he-wont-answer-to-international-court-of-criminal-269397">locally made</a>.

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The Department of Health is set to conduct blood tests and samples of leftover lambanog for further analysis.

"All had a sad history of lambanog ingestion... Some bought for leisure drinking and birthday party, while others were donated by local officials during their Christmas party", the department added.

Lambanog sales and production is common in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-floods-force-66000-from-homes-266698">the Philippines</a>, with additives being put into the drink regularly.

According to local authorities, many dead were at the time, celebrating at a Christmas party.

The country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has previously warned about the dangerous and prohibited use of methanol as an additive in home brews.

Last year, twenty-one people had died after consuming the drink.

(With inputs from agencies)

Around 11 people were killed and more than 300 treated in the Philippines after drinking coconut wine, Reuters reported today. The coconut wine, which is referred to as 'lambanog' wreaked havoc in two provinces south of Manila - Laguna and Quezon.

Around 11 people were killed and more than 300 treated in the Philippines after drinking coconut wine, Reuters reported today. The coconut wine, which is referred to as 'lambanog' wreaked havoc in two provinces south of Manila - Laguna and Quezon. Lambanog is consumed widely during holidays and celebrations. Multiple people were admitted into hospitals after calls for the same came from Mayor Vener Munoz. According to Munoz, two people who were in critical condition are now improving. He added that the wine was locally made. Watch: A kilo of rice for plastic waste feeds hungry villagers in the Philippines The Department of Health is set to conduct blood tests and samples of leftover lambanog for further analysis. "All had a sad history of lambanog ingestion... Some bought for leisure drinking and birthday party, while others were donated by local officials during their Christmas party", the department added. Lambanog sales and production is common in the Philippines, with additives being put into the drink regularly. According to local authorities, many dead were at the time, celebrating at a Christmas party. The country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has previously warned about the dangerous and prohibited use of methanol as an additive in home brews. Last year, twenty-one people had died after consuming the drink. (With inputs from agencies)

Eleven dead after coconut wine poisoning in two provinces of Philippines

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