Ven Wimalarathana Nayake Thera’s demise A Great Loss to Peace & Reconciliation
By Sisira Wijesinghe – Bellanwila (Media Adviser-Sri Lanka Army) One of the most prominent saffron-clad Sri Lankan emissaries, Most Ven…
Tag: 70th Independence Day
Anti-corruption is the new patriotism: Maithri
Sirisena says honest politicians imperative, corruption biggest challenge to development Fighting corruption is self-defense of the nation to protect economic and other freedoms Reaffirms commitment to…
Sri Lanka celebrates 70 years of Independence in a grand ceremony
Sri Lanka today celebrates the 70th anniversary of gaining independence from the British colonial rule in 1948 in a grand…
President says despite challenges what Sri Lanka achieved since independence is laudable
Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena reflecting on the challenges faced by the country during the 70 years since independence said…
Sri Lanka Central Bank issues commemorative Rs. 1000 note to mark 70th Independence
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a commemorative note in the denomination of Rupees 1000 to mark the…
Britain’s Prince Edward to arrive in Sri Lanka today
The British High Commission in Colombo announced that the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and the Countess of Wessex, will…
Road closure in Colombo from today for Independence Day rehearsals
Sri Lanka Police announced that part of the main Galle Road in the heart of capital Colombo will be closed…