Sri Lanka's 🇱🇰 Lotus Tower was lit today

Lotus Tower to be lit in red to honor those combating COVID-19
The tower lit at 6.45 pm.

Sri Lanka's iconic Lotus Tower in capital Colombo was Tower lights up on Saturday evening to honor the medical workers, the armed forces, police and all other officials who are in the front line to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Sri Lanka's 🇱🇰 Lotus Tower was lit today to honor and pay tribute to the Healthcare, Armed Forces, Police & all supporting personnel, who are leading the battle against #COVID19SL.

The red lights were switched on at 6.45 p.m. local time, illuminating a bright light in the dark sky and it was shown live on the national television as well as on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's social media accounts.

"The Lotus Tower will be lit at 6.45 p.m. today to honor and pay tribute to the healthcare, armed forces, police and all supporting personnel, who are leading the battle against the COVID-19," President Rajapaksa said on his official twitter account earlier Saturday.

Can say thousands of things against this. Yes. Lights Dont give them anything tangible. But for the first time country is honoring some people among us who deserves it more than any. 🙏. Here's a red light shining on the Nelum Kuluna "Lotus Tower" in support of all doctors and security personnel involved in the fight against Corona!

"Their selfless service is the lifeblood of our country today and it's our duty to take care of them. This tribute is for you," the president added.

After witnessing the tower being lit up, government spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella on his official twitter account paid gratitude to all service men and women who are in the forefront of the COVID-19 battle and saluted them for their dedication and courage. Sri Lanka's iconic Lotus Tower, which stands 356 meters high, will bring great benefits to Sri Lanka's telecommunication and broadcasting industry. Lighting of signature towers or monuments is not new to the world, It happens very often. Whether you like it or not Nelum Kuluna is going to stand tall Atleast for another century, this will be a giant symbol in Sri Lankan tourism map. It already made it into official Promo videos. Now this one belongs to Sri Lankans, Not one party or one family. Don’t give credit to any as well.

Sri Lanka has so far had 198 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 7 deaths reported. A total of 54 people have recovered and been discharged from hospital, while 137 people remain under medical observation in the designated hospitals across the country. The country remains under a nationwide curfew which was imposed on March 20. We pray for a brighter future with the coming Sinhala & Tamil new year together with all #srilankans

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