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Nearly 1200 kilos of seized narcotics to be destroyed in April
Nearly 1200 kilograms of narcotics which were seized in the recent past will be destroyed during the first week of April, the presidential task force on the prevention of drugs said yesterday (Mar 19).
Around 80 percent of 10,000 construction workers in Colombo were found to have been under the influence of narcotics, Task Force Director Dr. Samantha Kithalawarachchi told a news conference.
He also observed that these workers transport narcotics to their home towns due to their addiction towards such substances.
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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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