President instructs to ensure seamless essential services during Avurudu

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given directives to implement a formal program aimed at maintaining essential services and public services seamlessly during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Avurudu) season.

This initiative is intended to guarantee the smooth operation of essential services without any disruptions during the festive season, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

In addition, Wickremesinghe has emphasized that institutions that fall under the ‘essential’ category such as the Presidential Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office, Defence Ministry, Health Ministry, Transport Ministry, and Power and Energy Ministry must collaborate to prepare this program in tandem.

Additionally, for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, the President has directed the security forces to execute a comprehensive program to ensure public security and the maintenance of law and order across the country.