Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Demarcations neglected for over 50 years Construction of two hotels in Kalawewa reserve stopped The Ministry of Lands and Irrigation, during its ongoing surveys and demarcations launched since September 15, has uncovered thousands of unauthorised structures built on State-protected tank reserves - including hotels and restaurants set up by politicians and their allies.

Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe, told the Sunday Observer yesterday that many such illegal developments were discovered during the ongoing survey work conducted in coordination with the Government Survey Department. The structures were found in Hambanthota, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and several other districts.

He called u...