Celebrating independence...

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The 69th Independence Day celebration was held today at the Galle Face Green under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, ministers, parliamentarians and diplomats attended the ceremony which also included military parades. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

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