Prohibition on Liquor sales in Kataragama for Esala Festival

In anticipation of the historic Esela Festival at Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya decision had been made to prohibit sale of liquor in the area. 

The Department of Excise has made a firm commitment to maintain a “no booze zone” in the area for a duration of 16 days, starting today. Consequently, the sale of alcoholic beverages will ...