January 16, 2023
2 mins read

Stamps including Nehru to mark Lanka’s 75th National Independence Day

The government has decided to celebrate the 75th National Independence Day with pride together with the new reformist program for the next 25 years…reports Asian Lite News

As part of its 75th National Independence Day celebrations, Sri Lanka has decided to release a commemorative stamp that includes portrait of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, according to a press release issued by the President’s Media Division of Sri Lanka.

The government has decided to celebrate the 75th National Independence Day with pride together with the new reformist program for the next 25 years, the release read.
According to the release, during this celebration held with pride under the theme “Namo Namo Matha – A Step towards a Century”, the government will announce its new reformist course for the next 25 years for the implementation of a stable government policy right until the 100th Independence Day celebrations in 2048.

The main ceremony of the National Independence Day Celebrations will be held on February 4 at 8:30 am at Galle Face Green under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

Many cultural and religious programs have been organized throughout the country in conjunction with the 75th National Independence Festival.

The Buddhist religious rites will be performed on the evening of February 2 at Sri Dalada Maligawa, and on the same night, the Dhamma sermon will begin at Victoria Dam at 9:00 pm. On February 3, an almsgiving has been planned.

Buddhist and Hindu religious programs have been organized in Colombo, and accordingly, on February 4 at 6:30 a.m., a Buddhist religious program has been organized at Dharmakirtyarama Temple, Polwatta, Colombo, and Hindu religious programs have also been organized at New Kadireshan Temple, Colombo.

The Jaffna Cultural Center will be opened on the morning of February 11 under the patronage of the President, and the cultural procession will commence opposite the Jaffna Cultural Center and will travel through the streets of Jaffna culminating near the Jaffna Fort (the old bus station site).

Arrangements have been made to hold Independence Day commemorations at the provincial and district level and public parks, National Parks owned by the National Zoology Department National Parks owned by the Department of Wildlife and Forest Conservation and National Parks owned by the National Botanical Gardens Department will be opened to the public free of charge on National Independence Day. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Lankan President assures to fully implement 13A

Previous Story

AID TO PAKISTAN: West! Whither Thy Wisdom?

Next Story

Pakistan begins nationwide polio drive

Latest from -Top News

Kerala CM Vijayan Begins Gulf Tour

Vijayan’s Middle East tour underwent a revision after the Ministry of External Affairs declined permission for his planned visit to Saudi Arabia….reports Asian Lite News Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan arrived in

Spy Storm Won’t Halt UK’s China Push

Government presses ahead with a series of high-level visits to Beijing even as controversy over collapsed espionage case casts a shadow on relations….reports Asian Lite News Ministers are pushing ahead with their

UK Carrier Group’s India Visit Cements Military Ties

Joint exercises with India mark deepening strategic cooperation as new defence deals secure British jobs and strengthen UK’s Indo-Pacific presence…reports Asian Lite News Britain’s strategic partnership with India has taken a significant

Chamber Takes Trump to Court

The plaintiff argued that the visa fee, if implemented, would “inflict significant harm on American businesses”…reports Asian Lite News The US Chamber of Commerce, the nation’s largest business lobby, has filed a

IMF hails India’s economic reforms

The IMF on Tuesday raised India’s growth projection to 6.6 per cent, an upward swing of 0.2 percentage points…reports Asian Lite News IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday praised India for
Go toTop

Don't Miss

EAM Leads India’s Delegation to Sri Lanka

During the visit to Sri Lanka, EAM Jaishankar called on

Lanka shuts more embassies amid deepening crisis

The Sri Lankan government statement emphasized that the closure of