Liquor shops to be closed on June 5, 6

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The countrywide sale of liquor and all alcoholic beverages will be banned in view of Poson Poya on June 5 and 6, the Excise Department announced.

It said the order will prevail on all wine shops, bars, restaurants, taverns and hotels around the country.

It also said all meat stalls, slaughter houses and betting centres to be closed on the two days.