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title: "National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony underway in Battaramulla"
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date: 2025-05-19
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# National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony underway in Battaramulla

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The National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony has commenced opposite the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla.

The ceremony is being presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

A large number of special invitees and dignitaries including Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Gunathilaka, who led the tri-forces in bringing an end to terrorism, are expected to attend the ceremony.

Meanwhile, Police have announced a special traffic plan in the area surrounding Parliament in Battaramulla until 6:00 p.m. today.