Death toll climbs to 19

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Two more bodies were recovered from the debris of the Meethotamulla garbage dump that collapsed on hundreds of houses, taking the overall death toll to 19, officials confirmed a short while ago.

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ANTON Sunday, 16 April 2017 08:15 AM

IT IS HIGH TIME LEADERS REALIZED THAT GOING TO PLACES LIKE MEETHOTAMULLA IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN GOING TO JAPAN.

cdesilva Sunday, 16 April 2017 09:07 AM

We also can help prevent tragedies like this by buying a compost bin and composting some of our waste. A compost bin is not expensive.

Solution Monday, 17 April 2017 09:34 AM

As long as our politicians lead a luxury life, there is no solution to our problems.

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