The Independence movement in Sri Lanka was a peaceful political movement which aimed at achieving independence and self rule for Ceylon from the British Empire. It was initiated around the turn of the ...

Sri Lanka gained Independence from colonial powers who had ruled Sri Lanka for nearly 400 years. It was a momentous occasion ...

That was three years ago in 2022 on the eve of its purported 75 th Independence Day celebration. This year, February 4 th Independence day, would be marked with great pomp. 80 million rupees have been ...

Sri Lanka’s elite-driven independence process laid the groundwork for the problems that continue to plague the country today, from ethnic tensions to inequality.

The independence of Sri Lanka in February 1948 came, uniquely, through a peaceful transfer of power from the British Empire to the Sinhala people. Unlike other countries in the region, Sri Lanka is ...

Surely these are extremely appropriate reflections for Sri Lanka's President, his family, the heads of the services, the police and the judiciary as they take part in independence day 'celebrations' ...

Standing majestically in the heart of Colombo, the Independence Commemoration Hall is a tribute to the courageous Sri Lankan ...

The Independence Day parade rehearsal is held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 29, 2025. Sri Lanka will celebrate its ...

We are the only Centre in a Higher Education institution anywhere in the world to have published a series of 12 special blogposts to mark the 75 th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence (February ...

The Independence Day parade rehearsal is held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 29, 2025. Sri Lanka will celebrate its 77th Independence Day on Feb 4. Photo:Xinhua The Independence Day parade rehearsal ...

The Ministry of Public Administration has announced that all government institutions are to hoist the national flag for a ...

Former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Kenya Kana Kananathan shared his views on Sri Lanka’s ties with Africa, his ...