Farmers set paddy fields on fire

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Some farmers in Dimbulagala, Polonnaruwa today set their paddy fields on fire.

They claimed they had to make this decision because the Mahaweli Authority officers failed to provide water for their paddy fields despite many requests. Pix by Nimal Jayarathne

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Chandra Sunday, 11 September 2016 09:32 PM

Unfortunately it is from President's District?

Premalal Monday, 12 September 2016 05:50 AM

M.S may be the first President to lose his electorate at the next general election.

Vinod Monday, 12 September 2016 06:35 AM

Thank the CEB for hijacking all the water

Quib Monday, 12 September 2016 07:26 AM

Are they following the footsteps of the doctors. Will these farmers ask for car permits too?

ama Monday, 12 September 2016 08:00 AM

This is the worst ever photo I would have seen in my life. It brought TEARS to me. If Parliamentarians keep living in LUXURY life, people may be pushed to do such thing..

Bingo Monday, 12 September 2016 08:43 AM

Who cares? Priority should be given to look after ministers families.

Ajja Monday, 12 September 2016 08:44 AM

Shame....Waduwage gedara putuwa nehe wage.....Pollonnaruwe wathura nehe....

Sam Monday, 12 September 2016 09:13 AM

This is so sad!

Thimal Hettiarachchi Monday, 12 September 2016 09:44 AM

When there is milk poured in the streets, paddy set on fire, and other destructive protests, it is a red flag to the government. Get ready for routing at the next election.

Ashok Monday, 12 September 2016 10:44 AM

Over to You Mr. President...

Praneeth Silva Monday, 12 September 2016 11:48 AM

What a shame Mr President. Is this how you care for the poor farmers?

Sharon Monday, 12 September 2016 01:10 PM

Son of a Farmer....

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