Debt-stricken Sri Lanka has marked its 77th independence anniversary with a military parade, while the country’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, pledged to heal Sri Lanka's economic woes by the end of his five-year term.

The 77th National Independence Day - themed “Let’s join the national renaissance” - is to be celebrated ceremoniously today (February 04) at the Independence Square in Colombo

Sri Lankan military personnel took part in a parade on Tuesday to mark the country's 77th Independence Day. Sri Lanka commemorated the 77th anniversary of its independence from British colonial rule on Feb 4.

The Independence Day parade is held in Colombo Sri Lanka Feb 4 2025 Sri Lanka celebrated its 77th Independence

Independence is not just about sovereignty; it is about dignity, justice, and the right to a life free from oppression. Today, as we reflect on

Addressing the 77th Independence Day celebrations of the island nation, Dissanayake said, ‘Collectively, we must persist in our struggle for freedom on behalf of this motherland’

During celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the end of British colonial rule, Card Ranjith called for the current presidential system to be scrapped since it has “fostered a culture of f

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls on all Sri Lankans to stand strong and united, to take part in shaping a modern vision of freedom, and to contribute to the collective beginning of this new er

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka marked its 77th independence anniversary with a military parade, while the country’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha celebrated the 77th anniversary of the country s Independence Day at the Chancery premises yesterday,

On the island nation’s Independence Day today, a city-based Sri Lankan cuisine expert serves us a slice of its flavours with a dash of anecdotes