Defence Secretary chairs meeting on Colombo garbage and dengue risk

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha chaired a July 3 meeting on garbage disposal and waste management problems in the Colombo Municipal...

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha chaired a July 3 meeting on garbage disposal and waste management problems in the Colombo Municipal Council area. Newswire and the Defence Ministry said officials discussed improving waste collection, clearing accumulated garbage and reducing dengue risks through coordinated action involving local authorities, the tri-forces, police and other stakeholders.defence +1

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