Preventive measures taken to curb fire in sugarcane fields

Three cases of fire were reported in sugarcane fields between July 2009 and July 14, 2011. The police have been conducting awareness programmes for small and medium sugarcaneplanters. They are also being sensitised on how to keep a neighbourhood watch. This information was provided by Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam in reply to a question [...]

20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily