April 15th declared as holiday

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The cabinet of ministers has decided to declare April 15 as a government holiday, the Ministry of Home Affairs said.

The proposal was submitted by Minister Vajira Abeywardane.

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mario schokman Tuesday, 02 April 2019 12:58 PM

What about us in the private sector? Why public

Thomas Ranger Tuesday, 02 April 2019 01:03 PM

Water under the bridge. It can be noticed island wide as a formality, but 99 per cent of the working citizenry will be on leave not only on 15th but days following after that.

lal Hannadige Tuesday, 02 April 2019 01:22 PM

Every country has cultural festivals confined to her own . Entire middle eastern region celebrate 1 week holiday during eid. in Europe during Christmas to new year, in china almost 3 weeks holiday during Chinese new year, so it is the same in Sri lanka during sinhalese

chulana Goonetilleke Tuesday, 02 April 2019 01:22 PM

under the shop and office act,as Sinhala/Tamil New year falls on a Saturday and Sunday.Friday has been declared a half a day and Monday has been declared full day holiday.

Harsha Manjula Wednesday, 03 April 2019 07:37 AM

It would be kind enough if you can share the link among us which has stated about this new holiday declaration according to the sop and office act...

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