Independence. Liberty. Freedom. Depending on how you look at it, these words can have many interpretations. But it usually means that we are not under anyone, that we are free.…
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The Sri Lankan public could entertain a feeling of optimism on this 76th Independence Day with the country all but emerging out of the bleak economic scenario and heading towards…
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The first anniversary of Ceylon’s Independence was ushered in at dawn today by the pealing of church and temple bells, the joyous roll of “magul bera”, the firing of crackers,…
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Sri Lanka and its people ponder their 76th anniversary of Independence that falls today with mixed feelings, the tumultuous political events of 2022 still fresh in their minds and, at…
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Today as we celebrate our 76th Independence Day, watching the procession of the Tri Forces and Police marching, watching the gathering of dignitaries, and observing the pomp and pageantry, let…
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Sri Lanka’s independence unfolded in stages. In 1948, the country formally gained independence from British rule. This marked the first stage of independence. Eight years later, in 1956, the Bandaranaike…
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The resourceful climate that led to the attainment of independent status had two main pressures. First, there was a desire among the indigenous population to reclaim their lost identity, which…
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Sri Lanka’s independence did not come on a platter, as some historians try to project. It was a result of a long-drawn freedom struggle. The first act of rebellion was…
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Excerpts from the speech delivered by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to mark the 75th Anniversary of Independence on February 4,2023. Today, I will not be delivering a traditional Independence Day statement.…
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