Gathering Illegal sea sand at Breakwater of Ma-Oya

Near to Kochchikade, the illegal activity of gathering and taking sand is being carried out in the breakwater area of the Ma-Oya River. This activity is usually carried out by many people during the night, as some politicians turn a blind eye to their actions, supporting this exploitation. One well-wisher has complained to the police and the Coastal Reservation Authority regarding these activities, though no action has yet taken place. Instead, this same person was transferred, so s/he does not like to publish his/her name. This illegal activity decreases sand in the breakwater area, and as currents do not have enough sand to take to the other side, an increase in sea erosion occurs. The government has used huge, stone fences in the coastal area to try to protect the sea erosion from the currents, but the government, instead, needs to stop this illegal activity, otherwise the sea erosion will never cease. Therefore, the Authority should come forward to save this area.

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Source : "Diwahina" dated 29-01-2009.

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Source : "Diwahina" dated 29-01-2009

Love Lane Tsunami Refugee camp in Trincomalee

The above mentioned tsunami refugee camp is located in Love Lane, Trincomalee, in Sri Lanka. Here, thirty-four families were displaced by the 2004 tsunami. Sixteen of these families have been resettled, but the other 18 affected families are still living in the refugee camp. Many family members have to stay in a small cottage and have been facing a number of problems during the rain. These eighteen families are going to be resettled at Vellaimanal, Karimanal Uttru in Trincomalee. The Gramma Sewaka (G.S) has stated that the affected families will be settled down before 15 January, 2009, but the contracted works have still not been completed. These 18 families are fisher people. Although they have severe constraints for their livelihood and the education of their children, they have declared that if they resettle in Vellaimanal village, they will have to travel 15 km to do their fisheries work. If they want to go to the sea for fishing, they are required to get the pass around 05.00am, but the first bus from Vellaimanal to Kuchchuveli is at 05.30am. The affected people request that the government should at least arrange the bus just earlier than the scheduled time, such as 04.00am, so they can carry out their work in a successful manner. Otherwise their livelihood will be affected completely. Even if the people are settled down, their problems and existing poverty would remain. So the people request that the government provide the equitable and sustainable solution for them.

By: F.Raajan

Sea Erosion from Nainamadama to Thoduwawa in Sri lanka

sea erosion caused From Nainamadama up to Thoduwawa, it damaged the road which is located near these sea shore. 12 families were displaced. read the whole story above mentioned.

Source : Lakbima dated 11-12-2008

Sainthamaruthu Tsunami affected people are still in Refugee's camp

Sainthamaruthu people who were affeted by Tsunami, still have been living in refugee's camp.the above article scribed the current situation.the affected people's needs haven't fulfilled yet.

Source : Lakbima dated 11-12-2008.

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