by Pavani Hapuarachchi 02-02-2022 | 3:34 PM
COLOMBO (News 1st): The State Ministry of Home Affairs informs that liquor stores and meat shops in the country should be closed in view of the 74th Independence Day, which falls on Friday (Feb. 4).
Secretary to the State Ministry of Home Affairs, N.H.M. Chitrananda has issued this directive.
In a statement, the Department of Government Information said the decision was taken considering the 74th Independence Day celebrations as a special occasion.