Minister of Public Administration Chandana Abeyratne announced that all arrangements are in place for the grand and dignified celebration of the 78th National Independence Day. 

This year’s festivities will be held under the theme "Building Sri Lanka" and will feature a main ceremony at Independence Square. 

The event will include a distinguished guest list, a military parade with around 4,500 officers from the Tri-Forces, approximately 150 foreign diplomats and envoys, and nearly 300 government officials. 

To ensure security and smooth traffic flow, around 2,000 police officers have been deployed, with 1,500 assigned specifically to security duties, according to Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler.