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Issuance of sand mining licenses to be temporarily suspended in Trincomalee from tomorrow
The issuance of sand mining licences will be temporarily suspended in the Trincomalee District from tomorrow (Feb 15) onwards, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) said.
The temporary suspension would be in effect until February 28, GSMB Director General Dr C.H.E.R. Siriwardhana added.
He explained that the decision to implement this move was taken due to the recent problems concerning sand mining that were faced in the area.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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