Buddhasasana Ministry to brief media on Anuradhapura urban development plan

A media briefing on the proposed urban development plan for Anuradhapura is scheduled for 16 November. It will be held under the patronage of the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. The Acting Atamasthanadhipathi, Venerable Eethalawetunawewe Gnanathilaka Thero, and other members of the Maha Sangha are also expected to attend.

The plan has drawn considerable public debate in recent days, and several parties have called for its implementation to be suspended. The Ministry said the briefing was organised to inform the media about the proposal and to provide further clarification on the matter.