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November 8, 2026
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Prime Minister Participates in the 2026 Poppy Day Commemoration
COLOMBO : The 2026 Poppy Day Commemoration was held on Sunday, 8 November at the Cenotaph War Memorial, at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Upon her arrival at the venue, the Prime Minister was welcomed with the presentation of a poppy flower and escorted to the...
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November 8, 2026
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MELBOURNE DRIVES HIGH IMPACT PUSH FOR SRI LANKA
Claude Gunasekera COLOMBO : The Sri Lanka Consulate General mission in Melbourne is aggressively expanding its footprint in Australia, taking a dynamic and active role in spearheading trade and tourism promotion. The strategic push comes amid a rapid, record-breaking surge in tourist arrivals to the island nation over the recent past. In an exclusive interview...
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November 8, 2026
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Deepavali: Celebrating the Triumph of Light over Darkness
COLOMBO : Deepavali, popularly known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant and colourful festivals celebrated by Hindus across the world. It is a festival that carries a profound message of hope, peace, prosperity and the eternal victory of good over evil. The word Deepavali means a row of lights. During...
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November 8, 2026
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Deepavali Message From President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
COLOMBO : It is with great pleasure that I extend my warm greetings on the occasion of Deepavali, one of the most sacred religious festivals of the Hindu community, which symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Commemorating the victory of Lord Krishna, over the demon Narakasura, Hindus engage in religious...
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November 8, 2026
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Deepavali Message from Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
COLOMBO : Deepavali, which symbolises the light over darkness and good over evil, is a festival imbued with spiritual purity. Just as the lighting of oil lamps illuminates our homes, this sacred occasion offers us a valuable opportunity to dispel the darkness of hatred, jealousy and ignorance within our hearts, and to kindle the lamps...
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