Sri Lanka on July 11

This is 11th of July. It is day 192 of the year. As of today, there are 173 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the most important and notable 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

• 1846 – The Ceylon Times Newspaper started publication.
• 1990 – The Battle of Kokavil ended after 14 days with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam capturing a Sri Lankan military camp at Kokavil, Mullaitivu.
• 2007 – The Battle of Thoppigala, lasting three months, concluded with the Sri Lanka Army capturing Thoppigala peak, also known as Baron’s Cap, ending the LTTE’s military capability in the Eastern Province and concluding Eelam War IV in the Eastern theatre.
• 2008 – Naddankandal and Navvi Villages were liberated by Sri Lankan forces from LTTE control.

International observance

• World Population Day