Sri Pada pilgrims warned against pollution

by Ananda KANNANGARA

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has again warned Sri Pada pilgrims to refrain from polluting the environment of the hallowed grounds by dumping polythene paper, plastic cans and similar objects in the vicinity.

It is reported that a record number of over 200,000 pilgrims from every religion have already visited Sri Pada since the commencement of the season on December 10, Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day.

Chairman, CEA, Charitha Herath told the Sunday Observer