Liquor shops across Sri Lanka remained closed on Friday to mark World No Alcohol Day, in line with a directive issued by the Excise Department. The department said all licensed outlets were required to suspend retail sales of alcohol from the usual closing time on October 2 until the designated reopening time on October 4. The measure, announced by the Excise Commissioner General, was enforced nationwide. World No Alcohol Day is observed annually on October 3 to promote awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol consumption. (Newswire) The post Sri Lanka closes liquor shops for World No Alcohol Day appeared…
Sri Lanka closes liquor shops for World No Alcohol Day
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