Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The National War Heroes Commemoration will be held this evening in remembrance of the brave war heroes including those who lost their lives or were injured during the war.

The event will be held at 4PM onwards at the Parliament Grounds in Kotte under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.

Meanwhile, the Defence Ministry requests everyone to light a lamp at 7 PM today in remembrance of all war heroes who lost their lives in the fight to free the country.

In the meantime, President Maithripala Sirisena in view of the commemoration of National War Heroes' Day and on the recommendations of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake has promoted 38 Senior Army Officers.

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