August 01, Kandy (LNW): The Kandy District Coordinating Committee has unanimously decided to prosecute businesses in Akurana town that dispose of waste into Pinga Oya.
This decision followed a complaint regarding the pollution of the river, which has led to environmental and health issues.
The meeting, chaired by Central Province Governor Lalith U Gamage, highlighted that many businesses along the Kandy Akurana road are responsible for the waste disposal.
The Akurana Divisional Secretary reported that a recent investigation revealed significant waste disposal into Pinga Oya, including toilet waste. In response, the Governor directed the Central Environment Authority, Akurana Regional Council, Akurana Regional Secretariat, and the Regional Health Medical Officer’s Office to jointly pursue legal action against the offending businesses.
Kandy District Secretary Chandana Tennakoon emphasised the need for business inspections and legal measures against illegal constructions.
The Governor also requested a detailed report on Pinga Oya’s current condition to be presented at the next District Coordination Committee meeting.
The meeting also saw inputs from Kandy District Coordinating Committee Chairman MP Gunathilaka Rajapakse, Central Province Chief Secretary Ajith Premasinghe, and Kandy District Planning and Methodology Composition Director Ramya Wijesundara.
*Adapted from original article, “පිඟා ඔයට මළ අපද්රව්ය බැහැර කළ ව්යාපාරිකයන් සඳහා නඩු පැවරීමට දිස්ත්රික් සම්බන්ධීකරණ කමිටුවෙන් තීරණයක්!” by Nadeeka Daya Bandara (Kandy) on 01.08.2024.
