December 08

This is 8th of December. It is day 343 of the year. As of today, there are 23 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the historical footprint of Sri Lanka, let us delve into more On This Day events to uncover fascinating tidbits from the nation's history that covers for 365 days.

Today’s Highlight

• 1985 – The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was founded in Dhaka, with Sri Lanka as one of the founding members.
• 1995 – Lunugamvehera National Park was established.
• 2006 – The army launched an offensive against the LTTE in the Batticoloa District, aiming to capture Vakarai, their main stronghold in the east.
• 2020 – Sri Lanka’s largest wind power farm, Thambapavani Wind Farm in Mannar, was connected to the National Grid.