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Marking the 71st Independence Day

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Sri Lanka today celebrated its 71st Independence Day at the Galle Face Green commemorating its independence from British rule on February 04, 1948. The event was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and several other dignitaries. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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Marking the 71st Independence Day

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