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Debt-stricken Sri Lanka marks independence day as new president pledges to rebuild the country
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.
NYC Council hosts its first celebration of Sri Lankan Independence Day
It marked the Council’s first celebration of the South Asian island nation’s Independence Day, and was led by Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Queens), Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks (D-North Shore), Councilwoman Rita Joseph (D-Brooklyn), Councilman Shekar Krishnan (D-Queens), and Councilwoman Lynn Schulman (D-Queens).
EAM Jaishankar extends Independence Day greetings to Sri Lanka
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has on the Independence Day of Sri Lanka extended his felicitations to Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening its "multi-faceted partnership" with the neighbouring country.
Debt-stricken Sri Lanka marks independence day
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.
Global leaders extend congratulations to Sri Lanka on Independence Day
As Sri Lanka marks its 77th Independence Day, world leaders and foreign nations have extended their congratulations, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and cooperation with the island nation.
Sri Lanka marks 77th Independence Day with parade, traditional performances
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.
Sri Lanka Must Unite to Achieve Economic Freedom: President Dissanayake at 77th Independence Day Celebrations
Colombo: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday said that Sri Lanka must work in unison to achieve economic freedom rather than yield to vulnerabilities within the global economic system.Addressing the 77th Independence Day celebrations of the island nation,
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Independence Day messages
Let us unite for national revival” Following is the message from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day:“Today, as we celebrate the 77th National Independence Day, we ...
Rep. Johnson invites Trump to host Mount Rushmore Independence Day celebration
Rep. Dusty Johnson penned a letter to President Donald Trump and recently-confirmed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to host a ...
Songwriter Gretchen Peters reveals the Story Behind the Song for 'Independence Day'
In partnership with Nashville Songwriters Association International, the "Story Behind the Song" video interview series features Nashville-connected songwriters discussing one of their compositions.
Why the Flag is Unfurled on Republic Day and Hoisted on Independence Day
Understand the significance of unfurling the flag on Republic Day and how it differs from the hoisting of the flag on ...
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Independence Day
Ukraine has banned public Independence Day celebrations in Kyiv amid concerns of renewed Russian strikes. Reuters reported on Monday that Ukrainian authorities have forbidden large gatherings and ...
When is Presidents Day and do I have off? What to know about the federal holiday
Presidents Day is a federal holiday in February to honor past U.S. presidents. See when it is observed in 2025 and what to ...
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Independence Day ceremony held with dignity at reduced cost this year
All arrangements have been made to hold the 77th Independence Day celebrations in a dignified manner at a lesser cost at the Independence Square under the theme “Let’s Align for National Revival with ...