Sri Lanka celebrates 77th Independence Day...

The official ceremony to mark the 77th Independence Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka got off the ground at the Independence Sqaure this morning. The event saw the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, visiting foreign dignitaries, diplomats, military personnel, religious leaders and politicians. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana