Against ilmenite mining, shrimp farming

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Fishermen and the people in Vakarai, Batticaloa today held a protest march from Kaddumurivu Junction to Puchchakkerni Post Office protesting against the rapid removal of ilmenite from the coastal regions and the impacts of shrimp farming on their livelihood and the environment. PIX BY CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA

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Against ilmenite mining, shrimp farming

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