Update: Meethotamulla death toll rises to 30

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The number of deaths reported due to the Meethotamulla garbage dump collapse, has risen to 30, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Another body was recovered a short while ago taking the total to 30, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) spokesman Pradeep Kodippili confirmed.

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ceylon Monday, 17 April 2017 09:08 PM

why not mahinda family billionaires are not helping these victims fir this tragedy . via DM Android App

ceylon Monday, 17 April 2017 09:14 PM

tragedies happen.help the victims without delay.far away japanese allready came to help.. via DM Android App

Kat Tuesday, 18 April 2017 06:42 AM

every government declare a mourning day when there henchman dies but no mourning day for these deaths via DM Android App

weera Tuesday, 18 April 2017 07:45 AM

Because they are not used to giving only taking.

Arnold Tuesday, 18 April 2017 12:38 PM

Politicians!! there is money to be made. Dump the garbage into the sea and make an artificial island and sell the the land for mega bucks!!

Port City Tuesday, 18 April 2017 02:46 PM

You Mean Port City Filling

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Update: Meethotamulla death toll rises to 30

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