Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), chaired a meeting 03 July at the Ministry of Defence to address the pressing garbage disposal and waste management issues affecting the Colombo Municipal Council region. During the discussion, the Defence Secretary highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated, swift and sustainable approach to effectively tackle the existing waste management challenges, stressing the importance of close collaboration among all relevant stakeholders to ensure a cleaner, healthier and more environmentally sustainable city.
Recognizing the severe public health implications, particularl...