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82 Moments
2024
Historic victory for Dissanayake in Sri Lankan presidential election reflects demand for change.
2022
Economic crisis sparks government protests
2019
2019 Sri Lankan presidential election
Terrorist Attack Leaves 269 Dead
2018
Constitutional Crisis: President tries to replace Prime Minister.
2014
Construction of the Port City Colombo project was launched
2010
2010 Sri Lankan presidential election
2009
End of Civil War: Velupillai Prabhakaran's Death
2004
Tragic Tsunami Strikes, causing widespread destruction and loss
2002
Ceasefire agreement between government and LTTE signed.
2001
1998
Attempted bombing at Temple of the Tooth in Kandy foiled by security forces.
1993
President Assassinated by Suicide Bomber
1987
Indo-Sri Lanka Peace Accord Signing by Rajiv Gandhi and J.R. Jayewardene
1987–1989 JVP insurrection
1985
Construction of Victoria Dam in Teldeniya: A Brief Overview
1983
Ethnic tensions escalate into civil conflict during Black July riots in Sri Lanka.
1982
Establishment of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and Launch of National Television Broadcasting
1978
First Executive President: J.R. Jayewardene
1976
The Tamil Tigers: Creation of Separatist Militant Group
1972
Sri Lanka becomes a republic and changes its name from Ceylon to Sri Lanka.
1971
Marxist Insurrection by JVP Against Government in Sri Lanka
1969
Establishment of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)
1958
1956
1951
Formation of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) by S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike
1948
Dominion of Ceylon gains independence from the United Kingdom
1944
1931
1924