Archeology Department officials told us that permission has been given for the construction. However, they added that during the construction, artefacts had surfaced, which had immediately garnered the attention of the Archeology Department Director General Prof. Anura Manatunga. They added that while the construction is not a car park, it can provide access to vehicles if necessary. Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Secretary Professor Kapila Gunawardana yesterday denied any allegations that a car park construction was done last week harming the historic Jetavana Stupa at Anuradhapura. Meanwhile, speaking to The Morning yesterday, Jetavana Monastery Chief Monk Ven.

Source: The Nation October 10, 2021 17:48 UTC