The Queen Elizabeth II of England has sent a congratulatory message to President Maithripala Sirisena on the occasion of the country's 68th National Independence Day. Sri Lanka gained independence from the Great Britain on February 04, 1948.
"It gives me great pleasure to send Your Excellency Maithripala Sirisena my congratulations on the celebration of your National Day, together with my best wishes for the good fortune and happiness of the people of Sri Lanka in the coming year," the Queen said in her message.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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