74th National Independence Day

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The 74th National Independence Day Celebration was held at the Independence Square in Colombo today showcasing a military parade and a cultural pageant. The celebrations were held under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Foreign diplomats, Ministers, MPs, Police and Armed forces personnel also participated in the celebrations. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri and Eshan Fernando

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Arnold Friday, 04 February 2022 06:49 PM

What is the bog deal in doing this when the country is on the verge of all out starvation.

Sam Silva Friday, 04 February 2022 06:49 PM

When poor is suffering our president has the money for the show off.

Professorial Friday, 04 February 2022 08:28 PM

What have we gained from the hurried independence in 1948 ? 1952, 1958, 1977, 1983 , 30 years of war and 2009. What is next in the horizon? Late Lord Mountbatten wanted to get the chief of defence staff post in the UK as such he hurried the independence if India and Sri Lanka to the detrimental of both countries.

Mohan Friday, 04 February 2022 08:34 PM

Too bad we had to celebrate on borrowed money At least president got new chair

Nagendran Meiyappan Friday, 04 February 2022 09:13 PM

Two Americans ruling 2 countries. Joe Biden USA and Gotabaya Sri Lanka.

Proseffor P Friday, 04 February 2022 09:34 PM

Why show the thighs of the Navy women? It must be to disorient the enemy!!

Dee Friday, 04 February 2022 09:40 PM

Tax payers money at work. Rest of the country is either in the dark or hungry!

Anne Karunaratne Friday, 04 February 2022 10:24 PM

Dependence would have been far better than this independence of 74 years!!!!

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74th National Independence Day

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