Disruptive effect of noise on sleep

The Island of 25 August carried an article on “the disruptive effect of noise on sleep.” This is an issue very relevant to people living in the noisy city of Colombo.Not long ago a resident of Colombo had to go to Court to seek relief from the noise of Temple Bells sounding at dawn. 

The courts reportedly” advised the parties to settle the matter “.

It is not just temples but some churches and Mosques as well who have scant regard for the disturbance of the neighbour’s. Bells ringing, dogs barking incessantly, noisy partying are all part of life in Colombo. This reflects the self -centered attitude of modern Sri Lankan society, an attitude which they have picked up from our political leaders.Cannot the Mayoress of Colombo, (known to be a pro-active person), do something about this problem of NOISE?

Concerned Citizen