In the Puttalam District, drought-hit coconut cultivators were yesterday invited to the Coconut Cultivation Board’s district office to discuss a range of issues including the impact of the drought, the fertiliser issue, and attacks by insects, monkeys and giant squirrels. But the main attraction appeared to be air rifles and locally produced guns that could [...]

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In the Puttalam District, drought-hit coconut cultivators were yesterday invited to the Coconut Cultivation Board’s district office to discuss a range of issues including the impact of the drought, the fertiliser issue, and attacks by insects, monkeys and giant squirrels. But the main attraction appeared to be air rifles and locally produced guns that could be used with firecrackers to chase away the animals. Some of the cultivators are seen experimenting with the weapons. Pic by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe

 

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