Army anniversary commemorations suspended

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In view of the detection of infected COVID-19 clusters from Gampaha District, all commemorative arrangements in connection with the forthcoming 71st Army anniversary (10 October) have been suspended with immediate effect, the Army Media Unit said.

The measure to suspend the commemorations has been taken on the instructions of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head, National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).

The climax of the series of religious ceremonies and other formalities was earlier scheduled to be held at Galle Face Green, attended by the President, who is also Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, as the Chief Guest on the Army Day (10 October).

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