Uma Oya project temporarily halted

by Rohana Jayalal

The government has decided to temporarily suspend the Uma Oya multi-purpose development project, which has been a much discussed topic in the past few weeks. Deputy Irrigation Minister Wasantha Aluwihare said

People in the Uva Province held several protest campaigns against the project due to its adverse environmental impact. Deputy Minister Aluwihare made this comment following a discussion with stakeholders of the project at the ministry.