Poson season: public warned against pollution

by Ananda KANNANGARA

The Mihintale Poson Festivities Committee yesterday warned the public visiting Mihintale and Anuradhapura during the forthcoming Poson season to refrain from throwing polythene papers, plastic bottles and other litter which cause environmental pollution in the sacred area. Committee Chairman and Government Agent Anuradhapura, Mahinda Seneviratne told the Sunday Observer that stern action will be taken against those who violate these regulations.

In addition, those who run dansalas should make arrangements to dispose the litter and other refuse in a proper manner for the benefit of those visiting the sacred areas during this period.

It is reported that over 100,000 devotees will observe Sil at the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Mihintale sacred sites, while over 150,000 people are expected in the sacred area during the Poson season which begins on June 1.