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A vow from the indigenous community leader A vow from the indigenous community leader Written by Share: COLOMBO (News1st): The leader of the Pollebedda indigenous community Thalaa Bandaralage Gunawardena has revealed that a certain company had attempted to bribe him to stop protesting against the deforestation occurring at the historic Rambaken Oya Zone. “The owner of the company told me they will construct a house with 9 rooms, buy me a three-wheeler and give me Rs 500,000 rupees per year if I agree to stop protesting,” the indigenous community leader noted. “I told him, I will not betray my race and asked them to leave. I told them I would attack them with my axe if they did not leave”.
Friday, 25 December 2020 00:00 - Calls for support from the relevant authorities Pelwatte Dairy Industries – the national leader in dairy and dairy products – stands in support of Sri Lankan farmers with regard to the ongoing Maha Oya land issue that has reportedly put the dairy farming community at stake. The company looks forward to having a sustainable strategy in place with the partnership and commitment of all stakeholders involved, thereby nurturing families, safeguarding cattle, and building the economy. Pelwatte Dairy Industries, as a company of immense social and economic value, has been offering its unwavering support towards dairy farmers and their families, the Sri Lankan economy, and the country as a whole. Dairy farmers have expressed their concerns regarding the restrictions imposed by the Department of Wildlife, Department of Forest Conservation and Mahaweli Authority that have reportedly brought the sector in this area to a standstill. In this regard, Pelwatte Dairy seeks the support of the Government and related authorities.