
Deer Survey In Trincomalee
Shakila Ifham
June 27, 2023

Eastern Province Governor Senthil Thondaman has taken action to protect deer in Trincomalee and has instructed officials that protecting deers is of utmost importance.
The process of deer survey commenced in Trincomalee city on Saturday(24).
The programme has been carried out under the auspices of the Eastern Province Tourism BureauUrban Council Town & Gravats, Trincomalee.
This programme jointly launched by the Divisional Secretariat of Town & Gravats and the Urban Council of Trincomalee to survey the deer population in Trincomalee City.
Governor Thondaman, Chairman of Eastern Province Tourism Bureau, Divisional Secretary, Secretary, Urban Council Secretary, Government officials and Volunteer from several organizations has participated in this program.
The Governor also said that Anatomical examination revealed more than 20 deer have died in Trincomalee due to consuming plastic waste.
The Governor states that a committee has been appointed to look after the issues of deer safety and food, hopefully Trincomalee will become a place to witness more deer herds.