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"Let's reflect on our history while firmly focusing on future": Opposition Leader's Independence Day message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- As we mark 78 years since gaining independence on February 4, 1948, it is vital to reflect on our history while firmly focusing on the future, stated the Leader of the Opposition ... Read More


Mobile phones, SIM cards and drugs recovered at Galle Prison

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A stock of unclaimed mobile phones, SIM cards and narcotics was discovered during a search operation carried out in cell blocks A, B, C and D of the Galle Prison within yesterday ... Read More


Special presidential pardons to 49 prisoners in view of Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A total 49 prisoners will receive special presidential pardons today in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. The pardons will be issued under the powers veste... Read More


Set aside narrow political interests in pursuit of national progress - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- This is a time for all of us to work together, setting aside narrow political interests in the pursuit of national progress, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in her In... Read More


9,158 Army personnel promoted in view of 78th Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A total of 9,158 Sri Lanka Army personnel have been promoted in view of the 78th Independence Day celebrations. Accordingly, promotions have been granted for non-commissioned off... Read More


9,158 Army personnel promoted in view of Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- In line with the 78th Independence Day celebrations, the Sri Lanka Army promoted a total of 9158 Other Ranks from both the Regular and Volunteer Forces to their respective next ra... Read More


Relatives of missing persons stage 'black flag' protest in Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Relatives of persons who went missing during Sri Lanka's decades-long war staged a protest in the Kilinochchi town today (04), which is Sri Lanka's 78th Independence Day, stating ... Read More


President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his Independence Day message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all citizens to join hands in unity, determination and brotherhood to rebuild Sri Lanka. President Dissanayake in his message to ... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Independence Day celebrations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo today (04) in view of 78th National Independence Day celebrations. Sri Lanka Police said accordingly, traffic restrictions w... Read More


Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- The 78th National Independence Day - themed "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" - is to be celebrated ceremoniously today (February 04) at the Independence Square in Colombo. The main ceremon... Read More