Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union (PHIU) states that a total of 2,388 'Dansals' across the island have been registered so far to be held in view of the upcoming Vesak festival.

The Secretary of the association, Chamil Muthukuda, stated that the registration of Dansals will continue until May 29. He also urged those intending to organise a Dansal to register it as soon as possible.

Speaking further, he said that the islandwide registration of Dansals for the Vesak festival commenced at the beginning of the month.

"Accordingly, the registration of these Dansals has been initiated at the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office level across the country. By the end of yesterday, around 2,388 Dansals had been registered...