PM commemorates 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami victims…

December 26, 2020  

 

As today marked the 16th anniversary of 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today (26) commemorated the victims of one of the deadliest and most destructive natural disasters on record, which ravaged more than several countries in the Indian Ocean, killing over 230,000 people. The Premier observed a two-minute silence at 9.5 am and lighted lamps in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the disaster.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Picture Stories

Most Viewed Video Stories

Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja comments on possible impact of Middle East conflict on Sri Lanka (English)

Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja comments on possible impact of Middle East conflict on Sri Lanka (English)

SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of limited operations to Middle East (English)

US confirms submarine sank Iranian warship in Indian Ocean with torpedo (English)

🔴LIVE | | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin

US, Israel continue to launch major strikes on Iran; Death toll nearing 800 including 176 children (English)

Global conflicts must be resolved swiftly; President assures major fuel, gas shortage unlikely (English)

President should focus on more complex issues, SL must focus on attracting investments –Opposition (English)