Measures to solve Deeghawapi water problem

Nadira GUNATILLEKE

The Water Supply and Drainage Ministry will take swift measures to solve the drinking water shortage at the Deeghawapi sacred city located at Ampara, before next year, Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said.

Minister Gunawardena was on an inspection tour of the Deeghawapi sacred area. He said the 2600th Buddha Jayanthi will be commemorated soon and promised to solve the water shortage problem.

Minister Gunawardena also took part in a tree planting ceremony held at Konduwattuwan, Lake Front to mark World Environment Day. Mahanayake of Deeghawapi Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Nannapurawe Buddarakitha Thera, Digamadulla MP. Sriyani Wijewickrama and the Water Supply and Drainage Board Chairman Karunasena Hettiarachchi were also present.