Compensation Handed Over to Farmers in Matara Affected by Nilwala Salinity Barrier Damage - Business News LK
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Compensation Handed Over to Farmers in Matara Affected by Nilwala Salinity Barrier Damage - Business News LK
Farmers in Matara who suffered crop damage linked to flooding caused by the Nilwala River salinity barrier issue have begun receiving compensation, with the government allocating Rs. 1,200 million to cover losses reported across seven cultivation seasons between 2019 and 2022. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake handed over compensation payments during an event held at the Malimbada Pradeshiya Sabha Auditorium this morning, where affected farmers…
President hands over compensation to flood-affected farmers in Matara
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today handed over compensation to farmers affected by flooding caused by damage to the Nilwala River salinity barrier in Matara. Speaking at an event held at the Malimbada Pradeshiya Sabha Auditorium this morning to award compensation to farmers, the President said Rs. 1,200 million had been allocated through this year’s Budget for the compensation programme covering seven cultivation seasons from 2019 to 2022.…
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