Consulate General of India
Hambantota
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Press Release
 
70^th Republic Day of India celebrations in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

 

The Consulate General of India, Hambantota in Sri Lanka celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the consulate premises in Hambantota. The Consul General, Mr. Prem Kumar Nair, unfurled the Indian flag at 9.00 a.m. He read out the address to the nation by the Hon´ble President of India.

2. About 40 Guests, including, Deputy Mayor & Municipal council members of Hambantota, Commander of Naval Base Hambantota, Representative from District Secretary's office, Senior Government officials, local police officials, Chairman of Lanka Salt Limited , other officials and dignitaries participated in the flag hoisting ceremony. Refreshments were served after the event.

3. In the evening, to commemorate India’s 70th Republic Day, a reception was  hosted by Consul General of India at Jetwing Light House Hotel in Galle, which was attended by about 80 guests including Mr. U.G.D Ariyathilaka, Hon’ble Minister of   Agriculture and Agrarian development, Southern Provincial Council, Mr. Chandima Rasaputhra, Hon’ble Minister of Education and Land Development, Southern Provincial council , Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries (SP),Secretary, Ministry of Sports, Youth and Cultural Affairs (SP), District Secretary, Matara, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Deans and heads of various faculties of Ruhuna University, Municipal Commissioners from Matara & Galle, Members of Chamber of Commerce & Industries from Galle & Matara Chairman & CEO of Lanka Salt Limited, and other prominent local persons. 

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Hambantota

28^th January 2019