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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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Sri Lanka has launched the World Health Organization’s SAFER technical package together with the country’s first comprehensive Alcohol Investment Case, signalling a renewed focus on alcohol policy, regulation and responsible consumption. For Sri Lanka’s alcohol industry, the development is particularly relevant as it could influence the future regulatory environment surrounding alcohol taxation, retail availability, marketing, promotions and responsible sales practices. The SAFER framework was officially introduced in Sri Lanka with the participation of government representatives,…
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The Excise Department has announced that liquor shops in several areas of Kandy will remain closed for 11 days from August 18 to 28, in view of the Kandy Esala Perahera. Accordingly, all licensed liquor outlets located within the Kandy Kadawatha Satara and Gangawata Korala Divisional Secretariat Divisions will remain closed throughout the specified period. The closure will also apply to liquor shops in the Nattharampota Grama Niladhari Division of the Kundasale Divisional Secretariat Division,…
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