Point-by-point, conservationists show why, as CEA halts Sri Lanka Cricket’s illegal activity sans EIA
By Kumudini Hettiarachchi
As illegal development activity on Mandaitivu linked to the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was halted by the country’s environmental watchdog, a powerful call went out from conservationists to cancel the project forthwith, as it was the “worst” site, with a disastrous fallout economically, environmentally and on the livelihoods of people living there.
“Find an alternative area because Mandaitivu Island is not a suitable location for this SLC project, which includes the stadium and a vast sports city,” reiterated environmental lawyer Jagath Gunawardana this week, a call echoed by many conservation groups.
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A QR Code for fuel distribution for vehicles has been implemented from today.
Prices of both used and modified vehicles are expected to drop with the government’s decision to remove the surcharge of 50 per cent imposed on vehicles
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a major fuel price increase with effect from midnight today (March 21).
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