It is our responsibility in the New Year 2021 to work together as Sri Lankans shedding all differences to safeguard the dignity, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka while maintaining ‘Kalyana Mithra’ friendly relations with all countries of the world, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stated in his message for the New Year.

Commencing duties in the new year President Gotabaya Rajapaksa met the ministers, members of Parliament and his staff at the Presidential Secretariat January (1).

The first working day in the New Year-2021 at the Army HQ got to a brief festive start January (1) giving pride of place for Flag-raising, Commemoration of the memory of fallen War Heroes, Reading the oath of state allegiance and the Commander's customary address to All Ranks.

Covid-19 deaths total- 208