Government scotches rumours on the ban of dress code

The Government scotches the rumours of banning mini-skirts and introducing a related clothing pattern to Sri Lankans visiting specific places and areas in the country.

In the past few days there were reports that there is a move by the Government to bring new regulations introducing a new dress code to be adhered when the people visit the religious places and other important public places.

The Government categorically denies that there is no such a move on the part of the Government and the news item that appears in the media is totally incorrect.  It is regretted to note that at a time the Government has embarked upon an accelerated development process especially in the area of tourism, these types of mischievous ideas are propagated with ulterior motives.