The 74th Independence Day celebrations under the theme “An Affluent Tomorrow and Prosperous Motherland with Challenges Overcome” were held on February 4 at Independence Square under the patronage of His Excellency the President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

The National Independence Day celebration was marked with parades and beautiful cultural performances by the Armed Forces, which was attended by nearly 6,500 members of the Armed Forces, Police, Civil Defense Departments, and cadets.

3463 members of the Army, 919 members of the Navy, 804 members of the Air Force, 336 members of the Police, 282 members of the Police Special Task Force, 437 members of the Civil Defense Department, and 259 members of the National Cadet Corps participated in the proud parade. 111 armored vehicles were also involved.

Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other Diplomats and Ministers, Heads of State Institutions including the Secretary to the President, Chiefs of Defense Staff and Commanders of the Army, Commander of the Navy, Commander of the Air Force, IGP, and many other family members of war heroes joined in the Independence Day celebrations.

The newly constructed Nagoda, Yakkalamulla, and Neluwa Divisional Secretariat Buildings in the Galle District were declared open by the Hon. Minister of Irrigation / State Minister of National Security and Disaster Management / State Minister of Home Affairs Mr. Chamal Rajapaksa on 21.01.2022.

The newly constructed Deltota and Udadumbara Divisional Secretariat Buildings in the Kandy District were declared open by the Hon. Minister of Irrigation / State Minister of Defense and Disaster Management / State Minister of Home Affairs Mr. Chamal Rajapaksa on 26.01.2022.

236 million was spent on these two Divisional Secretariat buildings with modern facilities.

These new Divisional Secretariat buildings will enable the people to carry out their service efficiently with new technology in line with the policy of His Excellency the President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa's Vision of Prosperity.

The new four-storied building of Neluwa Divisional Secretariat is to be opened on 21.01.2022.
Expenditure Rs. 52.6 million