The United Nations has designated every 31 October as World Cities Day.
The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world.
To commemorate this day on October 30 Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka engaged in a city cleaning program near the Fort Railway Station.