President Maithripala Sirisena is due to hold a special discussion at the Ministry of Disaster Management today, April 19, to discuss the steps that should be taken with regard to the Meethotamulla garbage dump disaster.

Secretary to the Ministry S.S. Minawala said that government officials, ministers as well as representatives of the tri forces are to be present for the discussion.

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