Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Environmental concerns affecting several parts of the Gampaha District were brought before the Presidential Secretariat during a meeting between a delegation headed by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake on October 30.

The delegation highlighted a range of issues, including the deterioration of the Muthurajawela wetland ecosystem, damage to the coastal environment in Pamunugama and problems linked to industrial activities in Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa.

Concerns relating to the Negombo Lagoon were also discussed.

In response, Kumanayake directed the relevant authorities to take appropriate action to curb further environmental harm in the areas concerned.

The meeting al...