Outdated archaeological laws must be amended: Deputy Minister

More than 100-year-old archaeological regulations should be amended to address longstanding issues in Sri Lanka’s archaeological sector, Deputy Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Gamagedara Dissanayake said.

- By SHANE SENEVIRATNE

Speaking at an event held at the University of Peradeniya to mark the 15th anniversary of its Department of Archaeology, the Deputy Minister stressed the urgent need to revise outdated legislation to suit present-day requirements. He assured his full cooperation to the Dep