Consulate General of India
Hambantota
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Press Release
27th
January 2023
74th Republic Day of India celebrations in Southern Province, Sri
Lanka
The
Consulate General of India, Hambantota celebrated the 74th Republic Day of
India on Thursday , January 26, 2023 at the Consulate premises in Hambantota
with great patriotic zeal and fervor. The event commenced with the hoisting of
the National Flag by Consul General Mr. Dipin P.R followed by the singing of
the National Anthem. Thereafter, the Consul General read out the address of
Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu to the nation on the eve of the Republic
Day.
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Many distinguished personalities, including, District Secretary, Deputy
Mayor, Officers from Tri Forces, Senior Government officials, Municipal Council
Members, Local police officials,
officials from Hambantota Chamber of Commerce, representatives of health
service & education service etc. participated in the flag hoisting
ceremony.
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In the evening, a special reception was hosted by the Consul General at
Radisson Blu Resort, Galle. The Hon’ble Governor of Southern Province H.E Dr
Willie Gamage was the chief guest on the occasion. Deputy Speaker of Sri Lankan
Parliament, Hon’ble. Ajith Rajapaksha, Sri Lankan Parliament members Hon’ble
Weerasumana Weerasinghe, Mr. Chandima Weerakkodi, Mr Mohan Priyadarshana De
Silva Southern Provincial Ministry Secretaries, Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice
Chancellor, and Faculty Dean from Ruhuna University, Municipal Matara &
officials of Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce and other prominent local
personalities were among the distinguished guests who attended the reception.
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