November 20, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s latest push to curb narcotics abuse is set to take centre stage in Hambantota today (20), as the Southern Provincial segment of the “A Nation United” campaign gets under way.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to preside over the launch this afternoon at the Tangalle Public Stadium, marking a renewed national effort to clamp down on drug-related activity.
According to Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala, this phase represents an intensified continuation of the government’s long-term strategy to dismantle drug networks and strengthen community resilience.
Officials involved in the initiative have hinted that this Southern rollout will incorporate a broader range of grassroots engagement, including youth outreach and collaborative work with local authorities, in hopes of creating a more sustained impact across the province.
The government maintains that the campaign’s expansion signals its determination to address what it considers one of the most pressing social challenges facing the country today.
