Indian Republic Day commemorated in Sri Lanka View(s):India’s 77th Republic Day was commemorated in Colombo on Monday, January 26 with official and cultural events hosted by the High Commission of India. The main ceremony was held at India House, where High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha hoisted the Indian national flag and inspected a Guard of Honour. He also read excerpts from the Republic Day address of the President of India. Two Indian Coast Guard ships, Varaha and Atulya, also arrived in Sri Lanka and are scheduled to visit Colombo and Galle from January 24 to 27. Republic Day was also observed by Indian diplomatic missions in Hambantota, Jaffna and Kandy through separate events.

Source: Sunday Times January 31, 2026 19:34 UTC