COLOMBO, Apr 12 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lanka’s iconic Lotus Tower, in the capital, Colombo, was lit in red on Saturday evening, to honour medical workers, the armed forces, police and all other officials, who are in the front line, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
The red lights were switched on at 6.45 p.m. local time, illuminating a bright light in the dark sky, and it was shown live on national television, as well as, on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s social media accounts.
“The Lotus Tower will be lit at 6.45 p.m. today (yesterday), to honour and pay tribute to healthcare, armed forces, police and all supporting personnel, who are leading the battle against the COVID-19,” President Rajapaksa said, on his official twitter account earlier Saturday.
“Their selfless service is the lifeblood of our country today, and it’s our duty to take care of them. This tribute is for you,” the president added.
After witnessing the tower being lit up, government spokesman, Keheliya Rambukwella, on his official twitter account, paid gratitude to all service men and women, who are in the forefront of the COVID-19 battle and saluted them for their dedication and courage.
Sri Lanka’s iconic Lotus Tower, which stands at 356 metres high, brings benefits to Sri Lanka’s telecommunication and broadcasting industry.
Sri Lanka so far has 198 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with seven deaths.
A total of 54 people have recovered and discharged from hospital, while 137 remain under medical observation in designated hospitals across the country.
The country remains under a nationwide curfew, which was imposed on Mar 20.
