Sri Lanka's 75th Independence Day was celebrated today with the main event being a military parade held at Galle Face under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Eight foreign dignitaries were also in attendance in addition to diplomats of foreign missions based in Colombo.
The President did not address the nation during the ceremony, and the only main event was the military parade and a parachute display by members of the armed forced and police.
A heavy security cordon was thrown around Galle Face for the event, with roads leading in and out of the area cordoned off by armed forced personnel until the conclusion of the event. Armed forces and police personnel continue to be out in force in the city amid reports that several protests are to take place in Colombo today.
Pix by M.A. Pushpakumara
An opportunity to travel to Japan for employment as skilled workers is being offered under a programme known as ‘Jayagamu’ Sri Lanka, announced by Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.
The Sri Lanka Army has launched in internal investigation into the accident at the Fox Hill super-Cross races in Diyathalwa yesterday claiming seven lives.
Former State Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma passed away at the age of 64, after being electrocuted today evening.
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