Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Sri Lanka's 78th National Independence Day was celebrated today (04 February) with a grand state ceremony held at Independence Square in Colombo under the theme "Rebuilding Sri Lanka."
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the event as the Chief Guest and presided over the commemorative proceedings.
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), were also present, along with ministers, diplomats, tri-forces commanders, the IGP, and other senior state officials.
A ceremonial parade was a highlight of the celebrations, with members o...