Govt. restricts holding events, meetings at Galle Face Green

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A Cabinet decision has been taken not to grant permission for the holding of musical performances, political meetings or other activities at the Galle Face Green, except for religious activities, with effect from April 20.

Accordingly, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has accepted the task of conducting a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program and has already spent Rs. 220 million to carry out development programs.
However, Rs. 6.6 million had to be spent on the repairs carried out to the Galle Face Green due to damages caused during the 'Aragalaya' period.

There have been complaints that though the Galle Face Green areas were meant for the public to spend their leisure hours peacefully, the grounds had been used to conduct musical shows, rallies etc. and the gathering of large numbers of people had damaged the beauty of green.

Therefore, a Cabinet decision was taken not to permit the above activities at the Galle Face Green. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)

Comments - 18

Man Tuesday, 18 April 2023 11:22 AM

Ranil do not ponder of Sri Lanka’s progressive economic plans but his position as noble for Sri Lankans. So, due to urgency, no May day rallies there to show the strength of the SJB as paramount for him to disband the SJB, as early as possible.

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Tuesday, 18 April 2023 12:09 PM

Very wise decision. It is exclusively for leisure purposes only.

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amaran Tuesday, 18 April 2023 12:26 PM

What is the COST of damaging the ECONOMY of SRI LANKA by SLPP? You cannot calculate because the CRISIS is not yet over.

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Lanka Tuesday, 18 April 2023 01:27 PM

This shows disrespect to all Aragalaya people and freedom of expression is suppressed..it is what MPs think is law of the country not what people think ?.in France people are demonstrating for days for just to reduce the age of pension. ..here people don't have freedom to express their views and what a contrast ?

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jan Tuesday, 18 April 2023 01:55 PM

POHOTTUWA VERY AFRAID OF TRUTH SPEAKING PEOPLE'S, GOVERNMENT CLOSING EVERY AVAILABLE AVENUES TO SILENCE PEOPLE'S SILENT PEACEFUL, PROTESTS DUE TO DEVASTATEING SRILANKA ECONOMY DELIBERATELY,

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Ranil the "gutless" Hitler Tuesday, 18 April 2023 02:02 PM

Our panicked president would hide under his bed when there is lightning. What a nincompoop. Please put this guy in a nursing home.

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Tinpot president and his merry crooks Tuesday, 18 April 2023 02:06 PM

Except on independence day so that our degenerate president could pretend to be a leader. What a silly clown.

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Disgusted Tuesday, 18 April 2023 02:09 PM

Excellent! Galle Face should be available for people to enjoy family time, not to engage in rubbish!!

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Sokrates Tuesday, 18 April 2023 03:30 PM

In the capital city of Germany, the restricted area was abolished. However, there is a pacified district about 400 meters around the constitutional bodies (Parliament, Federal Council and Federal Constitutional Court) which are all located together. In principle, demonstrations can be held there. However, these must not disrupt the work of the constitutional bodies and must be registered a week in advance. However, the official residences of the German President and Chancellor do not enjoy any special protection. Here in Sri Lanka, however, Ranil does not allow the constitutional organs to be protected, but the executive is specially protected by him for selfish reasons. This man is doing everything to guarantee his re-election. This will not happen, however, since the population has now become more far-sighted and no longer believes the promises of a despot.

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Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 18 April 2023 05:23 PM

Aragalaya only resulted heavy decline in tourist arrivals. Expat remittances declined due to lack of confidence in the country as the country was gone to dogs. So , banning these useless activities is a good thing. I think the main reasons for the Aragalaya are as follows: 1. Gas and Fuel shortage 2. High inflation 3. People restricted to their houses during covid, so they wanted to get-out and danse.

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Sam Silva Tuesday, 18 April 2023 09:41 PM

You must be connected to the ruling party because you comment is so shallow.

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Aram Tuesday, 18 April 2023 11:16 PM

Afraid of May 9 That is the only reason

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Quolp Tuesday, 18 April 2023 11:16 PM

Whatever the law written on papers, strength of the SLPP can not be defeated.

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Demuni de Silva Wednesday, 19 April 2023 04:56 AM

Entire country has been bankrupted by Ranil Rajapaksas! What's Galle Face ?

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Anura Nanayakkara Wednesday, 19 April 2023 06:53 AM

Without political views, one should understand that Galle Face Green belongs to general public of Sri Lanka to spend their leisure time without engaging in damaging activities of Galle Face Green.

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Jef Wednesday, 19 April 2023 09:39 AM

Very sensible wise moove galle face is in the heart of the business city its a unique place for many people to enjoy the locals and foreigners etc all events should be relocated some where els unless a event of a high quality for business purpose or economy purpose dont let anyone distroy the image of beautiful gall face

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Disgusted citizen Wednesday, 19 April 2023 10:16 AM

Govt is afraid of the opposition parties who are preparing to conduct rallies and bring in supporyers to Colombo. May day.

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Hester Wednesday, 17 July 2024 12:22 PM

The Govt. is right to impose this restriction on the use of the GFG! There could be other, hard-paved, public open spaces to accommodate political meetings, thundering musical shows and the like. A fundamental principle in the design and management of Galle Face Green is to ensure a predominantly grassed surface for informal relaxation by the populace, including kite-flying. Landscape Architect Hester Basnayake

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