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75th Indian Republic Day celebrated in Colombo (Pics)
The Indian High Commission of Sri Lanka celebrated the 75th Republic Day at the India House today (Jan. 26), with members of Indian diaspora in Sri Lanka.
The Indian High Commissioner – Mr. Santosh Jha unfurled the Indian flag to mark the event.
Patriotic tunes were performed by the Sri Lanka Navy band, followed by the students of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, who staged vibrant folk dances, including Garba, Kummi, Bhangra and Southali.
Earlier in the day, the High Commissioner had paid his tribute at the IPKF memorial.
Photos of this event are shown below.
Meanwhile, India ushered in its 75th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi today with French President Emmanuel Macron gracing the occasion as the chief guest.
The theme of this year’s Republic Day is ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka’, symbolizing India’s aspirations and its role as a nurturer of democracy.
Despite gaining Independence in 1947, India celebrates Republic Day on Jan. 26, marking the adoption of the constitution on this day in 1950.
(Pics : X feed of Indian HC in Colombo)
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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing
03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.
The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.
The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.
The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.
(Pic: Accident 1st)
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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC
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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals
03 vehicles collide at railway crossing
Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC
