Sri Lanka issues commemorative stamps featuring PM & Minister amid controversy, but not for mail use.

The Sri Lanka Postal Department issued two commemorative stamps featuring Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Minister Vijitha Herath for the 150th World Postal Day. This move has faced backlash for prioritizing political figures over honoring postal workers, raising concerns about the use of public funds and political vanity. The stamps are intended as keepsakes, not for mailing, with official stamps for World Postal Day 2024 to follow.

October 09, 2024
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