Govt to monitor construction of places of religious worship

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The government has issued a fresh circular to monitor the construction of places of religious worship in the country, in an effort to ease religious tension, the House Leader and Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva informed Parliament today.

Making a statement in the House in response to a query by Opposition United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, the minister said the new circular was in addition to the one issued in 2008, outlining the criterion to be followed in the construction of places of religious worship.

He said a committee was also appointed to monitor such work in future. The committee comprises the directors in charge of the four departments overseeing Buddhist, Islam, Hindu and Christian religious affairs.

The minister requested the opposition to support the Government in its endeavor to defuse religions tension before it breaks out into a major calamity.(KB & YP)

Comments - 24

Hmmmm.. Wednesday, 20 February 2013 06:08 AM

Why this religious kolavery?

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VEDDAH Tuesday, 26 February 2013 04:14 AM

WHAT ABOUT BROTHELS AND HOOCH JOINTS ?

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Me@KL Thursday, 21 February 2013 09:29 AM

Soul can't be cleaned without a process and a steady follow up. And that is what religion is about.......

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Rita Thursday, 21 February 2013 03:43 AM

A good and timely move. Please set a fair,guideline for all future constructions.

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Lucky Weeramantry Wednesday, 20 February 2013 03:02 PM

There Should Be Religious Unity Before Building Castles

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Lucky Weeramantry Wednesday, 20 February 2013 02:52 PM

Building Castles In The Air

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Budhist Wednesday, 20 February 2013 02:27 PM

Religion is merely on buildings not in people's mind unfortunately!!!!

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Shafeek Wednesday, 20 February 2013 09:05 AM

Building more and more places of worship would not be of any use if do not build bridges between of all communities

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aheu Wednesday, 20 February 2013 08:59 AM

You dont need religion to clean the soul, it starts with yourself

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Anver Wednesday, 20 February 2013 07:37 AM

IF A PLACE OF WORSHIP IS OVER-CROWDED, ALLOW TO BUILD A NEW ONE, LET IT BE ANY RELIGION.

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nilu Wednesday, 20 February 2013 06:22 AM

Also look into the people who are diggin the places of worship under your nose and influencing police to release the culprits.

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Sapumal Bandara Wednesday, 20 February 2013 06:11 AM

Also no more new mosques, churches & kovils.

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amjaf Tuesday, 19 February 2013 12:00 AM

good via DM Android App

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Kodithuwakkuarachchi Wednesday, 20 February 2013 05:38 AM

Building of places of worship should be encouraged as worship brings about peace.

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Sapumal Bandara Wednesday, 20 February 2013 05:26 AM

Make it a transparent process.

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Raja Raju Wednesday, 20 February 2013 05:22 AM

The construction of religious places must be allowed according to the number of people attending the ceremonies.

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Apsara Wednesday, 20 February 2013 04:43 AM

Dear good minister, I always salute you for your neutral stand. Pls. don't include persons with racist mindset (even if he a cabinet minster) in the committe.

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NA Wednesday, 20 February 2013 04:35 AM

The ministers issuing & updating reports all the times, but we could not see any implementation..

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Mohamed Zahid Wednesday, 20 February 2013 04:26 AM

every human must think why we are following a religion first ?. my answer is to clean the soul and where we want to go after the death.

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dIREsTRAITS Wednesday, 20 February 2013 04:10 AM

naadagam natanava!

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Katie Wednesday, 20 February 2013 03:52 AM

I agree with Shihan - be neutral and don't allow places of work under each and every bo tree and also mosques at every junction. I am not been prejudiced but this is a fact.

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raviraj Wednesday, 20 February 2013 03:41 AM

just last week this chap was ridiculing RW and playing to the gallery, and now seeking RW's support

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xlntgson Wednesday, 20 February 2013 02:35 AM

Wherever the crows drop out...

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shihan Tuesday, 19 February 2013 04:39 PM

Then please be neutral and not allow places of worship under each and every bo tree

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