While addressing a Special Committee meeting of Kotte Kalyani Dharma Maha Sangha Council, Professor Venerable Bellanwila Wimalaratana Thero requested to temporarily remove the list of proposals presented by the Constitutional Guidance Committee. The Thero also answered some questions asked by journalists.
President Maithripala Sirisena directed officials to take steps to halt all environmentally harmful construction activities in Muthurajawela sanctuary immediately.