Kandy Esala Perehara to continue despite quarantine curfew

20 August 2021 05:12 pm Views - 2199

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said that despite the quarantine curfew which will be imposed, the Kandy Esala Perehara will continue without public participation. 

Silva said this is as a mark of respect to the Sacred Tooth Relic.

A nationwide quarantine curfew will come into effect from 10 pm tonight till Monday, August 30.