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All licensed liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in observance of World Temperance Day, according to the Department of Excise. The closure applies to liquor stores and other licensed establishments selling alcoholic beverages, with sales prohibited throughout the designated day. World Temperance Day is observed annually on October 3 and focuses on awareness around alcohol consumption, moderation and its social and health considerations.
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Sri Lanka is considering a new approach to tobacco control that could permanently prevent people born from 2010 onwards from legally purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco products. The proposal, known as the Tobacco-Free Generation policy, has been backed by the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) as part of a broader discussion on reducing tobacco use and its long-term impact on public health. Under the proposal, anyone born on or after January 1, 2010 would…
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The Ministry of Education has announced that the use and promotion of alcohol, drugs and other intoxicating substances will be strictly prohibited at events held under a school crest. The decision has been introduced through Circular No. 2026/10, which empowers the Secretary to the Ministry of Education to immediately stop any event where such practices occur. Speaking at a press conference held as part of the “Ratama Ekata” national operation, Deputy Director of the Co-Curricular…
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