The 73rd Independence Day celebration was held at the Independence Square in Colombo today showcasing a military parade and a cultural pageant. The celebrations were held under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and other official dignitaries.
Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith blesses the monument erected at Katuwapitiya Church Negombo to remember those who died at Easter Sunday attacks. Cardinal visited the church just after the Easter Sunday service which was conducted amidst heavy security.