Nation in unity

FEATURE: Long march to freedom

Sri Lanka gained independence from the British on February 4, 1948, after nearly 150 years of British rule. That is a fact that everyone knows, but most people tend to forget that the country was...

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FEATURE: Decades of Sovereignty

Another Independence Day has dawned and the atmosphere is charged with national fervor and sentiment. The customary parade at Galle Face, where it all began, spiced with...
Unity flagship

Today is surely the best day to recall the words of Henry Ward Beecher.“A thoughtful mind when it sees a nation's flag, sees not the flag, but the nation itself....
FEATURE: Fighters in the forefront

Sri Lanka will celebrate its 69th anniversary of Independence today. It was on February 4, 1948 that Sri Lanka gained Independence from the British. Freedom would not have...
FEATURE: Undying Legacy

Beneath the sacred folds of the glorious banner embossed with the majestic lion, they breathed the air of independence and the gallant hearts that struggled to gain it were...

FEATURE: Post-Independence challenges

Fourth of February every year is a special day for all Sri Lankans. Most of us will eagerly take a break from our busy schedules, watch the Independence parade on TV, read few stories about...
FEATURE: Honoured gift from the colonial masters

Going back to its beginnings in the pre independence era, it will be of immense use to know the historical background that led to the emergence of the most prestigious institution, the University of...
FEATURE: Ceylon Daily News Coverage of the First Day of Independence

The following extract is reproduced from Ceylon Daily News of February 5, 1949The climax to Ceylon’s first Independence anniversary celebrations was reached yesterday evening when four of the...