Timber factory accused of harming environment

The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources State Minister Dilip Vedaarachchi visited the timber factory at Eramiminiyaya in Agunakolapelessa after receiving several complaints that the factory harms the environment.

The residents told the Minister that the factory officials purchase timber from residents. They say the trees are cut for the purpose by villagers at night.

The Minister instructed the Divisional Secretary to submit a report in this regard.