Focus: Sri Lanka

Mathivaanan, our correspondent in Sri Lanka, compiled a report focusing on major events/news in North & East / Sri Lanka.

The Queens Royal vist to Sri Lanka 21st-25th October 1981. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, visited Sri Lanka twice since independence, first in 1953 and then in 1981. The Queen's second visit was to attend the celebrations marking 50 years of universal adult franchise in Sri Lanka. The Victoria Dam under the Mahaweli Diversion Programme was ceremoniously opened by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1984. Sri Lanka's ties with Britain are multifaceted and cover a wide range of areas. Over a period of time, Britain's commercial interests in Sri Lanka have shown a gradual shift from plantations to industry. (Picture shows) The Queen with a dignitary. 24th October 1981. (Photo by Mike Maloney/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) Source: Getty / Mirrorpix/Getty Images

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