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Kottikawatte residents launch protest over garbage dumping
Kottikawatte residents have launched a protest against the dumping of garbage in the area, local media reported.
According to reports, Colombo-Avissawella Road is currently obstructed as a result of the protest. The move to dump garbage from Colombo in Kotikawatte and other sites comes in the wake of the Meethotamulla tragedy.
The death toll from the accident has killed and as many as 30 and still more missing after a section of the Meethotamulla garbage dump collapsed on residents on Friday (April 14).
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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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Former SIS chief Sallay hospitalised
The former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after his medical condition was notified to the Magistrate.
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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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