NewsPresident Maithripala Sirisena has canceled the customary reception that follows the 70th Independence Day ceremonies. However, instructions are learnt to have come from President Sirisena. At least 600 guests were expected at the event which is held annually after the independence day. They said they were also puzzled over the wordings of the invitation for today’s dinner at President’s House. The card says, “On the direction of the His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, President of…., Austin Fernando, Secretary to the President requests the honor of the company of …….”The invitees wonder whether the host will be Mr. Fernando instead of the President, who is tirelessly working for his party’s victory at Saturday’s election.

Source: Sunday Times February 04, 2018 06:11 UTC