Anunayake Thera is against opening of road opposite Dalada Maligawa

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Anunayake of the Malwatte Chapter Ven Dr. Niyangoda Sri Vijithasiri Thera said it was malicious for anyone to request for the opening of the road in front of Sri Dalada Maligawa on the assumption that it would ease traffic congestion.

He was addressing the media on the current issue related to this. He said air pollution and traffic congestion are problems afflicted not only in the city of Kandy but in other cities like Colombo, Kurunegala, Galle, Matara and Matale. The Venerable Thera said that the traffic problem has emerged due to the non-availability of an alternate route.

He said the proposal to build a flyover near the Mahamaya Balika Vidyalaya was a sound proposal and delay in implementing it is also a concern for the public.

"Those who claim that the closure of this road is creating this traffic congestion should realize that in the Kandy town there is a massive air pollution that is taking place due to the traffic congestions and the emission of air from these vehicles. No investigations had been carried out in a broader manner regarding this," he said. (J. A. L. Jayasinghe)

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Sripali Dissanayake Thursday, 30 March 2017 03:47 AM

Those leading priests are very selfish and they do not have any feeling about other human beings. Those big priests have all comforts. Are they live in this world according to Lord Buddha's Dharma. I don't think they have heard of "Udangu nowa Mahana" _ this was written by Asarana Sarana Saranankara Sangaraja Himi in his room. Hamuduruwane, Parisaraya genath, saamanya minissu genath hithanne purudu wenne

chamina Thursday, 30 March 2017 04:57 AM

Proper investigation has been already carried out.

Leo Thursday, 30 March 2017 06:14 AM

The main contributor to pollution is keeping a road closed when traffic in Kandy is beyond control. A fly over in Kandy is going to make drivers commit suicide as it would increase congestion. via DM Android App

Concerned citizen from Kandy Thursday, 30 March 2017 06:38 AM

The common sense is to keep all roads open when there is a traffic congestion. Flyovers and tunnels are all good but, are they practical and affordable?

SL Thursday, 30 March 2017 08:34 AM

The land is belongs to Maligawa for centuries anyone needs clarification,He can read the history.The area needs to be cleared for thousands pilgrims who visit the place daily and for the security of the place.Engineers have already given the solution and go for it without sticking in to this road.

lkboy Thursday, 30 March 2017 10:49 AM

Create a tunnel.

Nash Thursday, 30 March 2017 03:31 PM

Could be a better idea to build new road system by avoiding Kandy town. If adjoining lands belongs to maligawa, the government should listen to what priests propose.

ase Thursday, 30 March 2017 05:02 PM

sorry SL, this is not Maligawa Land, this is belongs to RDA and the former Dictator just closed it and it is still maintained by RDA.

irisnip Friday, 31 March 2017 06:00 AM

ex jvp members know nothing about air pollution.

Cansril Friday, 31 March 2017 04:08 PM

The closure of this road causes a lot of hardship to the general public. The school children alone spend another One Hour each way to go around the lake to go to schools. Closing this road is just criminal.

Nimal Wednesday, 05 April 2017 07:33 PM

Where is my comment?

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