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Alcohol, Casinos closed for Vesak

28 April 2015 01:59 am Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 6 Bookmark

DARSHANA SANJEEWA BALASURIYA Follow

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All liquor shops, casinos, betting centres and night clubs will be closed on May 3 and 4 in view of Vesak, the government said.

The Home Affairs Ministry had also ordered super markets to refrain from selling liquor and meat on May 3 and 4. (LSP)

Comments - 6

ANTON Tuesday, 28 April 2015 01:12 PM

BUT THE BACK DOORS ARE OPENED.

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Prem Nath Tuesday, 28 April 2015 01:51 PM

Warning in advance to stock up.

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Sonali Tuesday, 28 April 2015 03:01 PM

How will closing "All liquor shops, casinos, betting centres and night clubs" on Wesak or poya days make one a better Buddhist?

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asoka Tuesday, 28 April 2015 03:52 PM

Sonali this clearly shows how stupid you are...its totally as a respect...its happening for all three religions, not only on Vesak.

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Sonali Tuesday, 28 April 2015 05:34 PM

You seem to be a very wise man asoka. Good for you.

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sammy cooper Wednesday, 29 April 2015 02:34 PM

It would be more productive to increase taxes on alcoholic products and higher fines for driving under the influence. And use the money to encourage responsible drinking.

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