Govt. eases restriction on social events at Galle Face Green

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allow the use of the Galle Face Green for miscellaneous social activities.Earlier on 17 April 2023,
the Cabinet of Ministers passed a resolution not to allow the utilization of the Galle Face Green, which is controlled under the management
and administration of Sri Lanka Ports Management and Consultancy Services Pvt
Ltd, a company managed by the Sri Lanka Port Authority, for activities other than religious activities.Speaking during the Cabinet press
briefing held today (06), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath stated that the administration and maintenance of the Galle Face Green
costs approximately Rs
2.5 million to Rs
to roam freely, as it was before 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers decided that it is beneficial to provide the opportunity to be used for
activities such as festivals, musicals and other celebration subject to suitable criteria.Thus, the relevant proposal submitted to the
Cabinet by the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation to take necessary steps to make the administration of the Galle
Tuesday (03).