Plastic Ban Enforcement Tightened in Coastal Towns
Local councils began issuing fines to vendors using banned single-use items.
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Figures shared with reporters show a 10% change compared to the same period last year.
Officials say similar initiatives elsewhere have produced encouraging early results.
This is a meaningful step, but sustained effort is what will make it count.
Ministry Official
- Similar programmes are being considered for other districts
- Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Batticaloa
- A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months
- Community groups welcomed the announcement
Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.
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- Sivakumar Kandasamy
This is exactly the update we needed, thank you.