Defence Ministry discusses Colombo garbage issue and dengue risk

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha said state institutions must maximise coordination to address Colombo’s garbage issue and dengue...

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha said state institutions must maximise coordination to address Colombo’s garbage issue and dengue risk. The discussion, held at the Defence Ministry on July 3, focused on waste management and steps to control the heightened dengue threat.newswire +2

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