PoliticsGeneralTuesday, May 19, 2026

National War Heroes' Ceremony Today: Special Traffic Plan in Battaramulla

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National War Heroes Ceremony today, marking 17 years war victory.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presides at Parliament Grounds.
Traffic plan from 3:30 pm; Polduwa/Kiyannam junctions restricted.
Diversions via Battaramulla, Palantuna, Rajamalwatta advised.

The National War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony is scheduled for today, November 19, at the Parliamentary Grounds in Battaramulla, near the National War Hero's Monument. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will preside over the event. Commencing at 3:30 pm, the ceremony necessitates a special traffic management plan announced by the police. Vehicular traffic will be restricted along Parliament Road between Polduwa junction and Keangnam junction. Drivers exiting Colombo via Parliament Road will be directed to use alternative routes including Polduwa junction, Battaramulla, Palantuna, and Keangnam junction.

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Update #3\u00b7 May 19 · 8:16 AM

The National War Heroes Commemoration Day ceremony is underway, with a special traffic plan implemented from 3:30 PM. Restrictions are in place at Polduwa Junction (leaving Colombo) and Keangnam Junction (entering Colombo). Police have advised motorists to use alternative routes, with specific diversions for vehicles traveling via Parliament Road from Polduwa Junction towards Battaramulla.

Update #2\u00b7 May 19 · 5:33 AM

The National War Heroes Commemoration Day ceremony is being held today, marking 17 years since the war victory. A special traffic plan is in effect from 3:30 pm, with restrictions at Polduwa Junction (leaving Colombo) and Kiyannam Junction (entering Colombo), and diversions via Battaramulla, Palantuna, and Rajamalwatta. The ceremony is presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the War Heroes Memorial near Parliament Grounds, with enhanced security.

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