Sri Lanka, June 9 -- An emergency contact number has been introduced for devotees undertaking pilgrimages to Polonnaruwa during the Poson Week, the Poson Event Committee in Anuradhapura said

They have urged pilgrims to contact the following numbers in case of any emergency situations:

025-3707955

025-3700371

The hotline service will be operational from 6.00 p.m. on June 9 until 12.00 noon on June 11. Authorities requested all devotees to keep the numbers accessible and reach out if any assistance is needed during their religious observances.

Meanwhile, the North Central Provincial Education Department has announced the temporary closure of 12 schools in Anuradhapura and Mihintale from June 7 to June 12, due to the expected large inf...