April 15: Public holiday declared.

 April 15: Public holiday declared.


The government has officially declared April 15th (Monday) as a public holiday due to the 'Oil Anointing Ceremony' coinciding with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival. Secretary Pradeep Yasaratne conveyed this decision.


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