Sunday, June 7, 2020

Environmentalists raise concerns over sand mining project at Somawathiya reserve

COLOMBO (News1st): Environmentalists have raised concerns over the sand mining project at the Somawathiya reserve, while authorities claim the proceeds of selling the sand will be used to construct a protective dam between the Mahaweli river and the Sooriyapura village. “So far 25,000 acres in Seruvila and 22500 acres in the Trincomalee district are affected,” […]

Environmentalists raise concerns over sand mining project at Somawathiya reserve

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