COLOMBO : The 2026 Poppy Day Commemoration was held on Sunday, 8 November at the Cenotaph War Memorial, at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Upon her arrival at the venue, the Prime Minister was welcomed with the presentation of a poppy flower and escorted to the main podium, accompanied by marching bands.
Thereafter, the Prime Minister, together with the other distinguished invitees, paid floral tributes at the memorial located at the Viharamahadevi Park, which commemorates the military personnel who sacrificed their lives during the First and Second World Wars.
The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retired) Aruna Jayasekara, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, the Commanders of the Tri-Forces, former Service Commanders, government officials and several other distinguished guests.
