Sri Lanka on October 2

This is 2nd of October. It is day 275 of the year. As of today, there are 90 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

• 1865 – Sri Lanka’s first railway service began between Colombo and Ambepussa.
• 1903 – The passenger ship Jaffna, operated by the Jaffna Steam Navigation Company, commenced its journeys.
• 1971 – The Senate of Ceylon, the upper chamber of the parliament, was abolished by the eighth amendment to the Soulbury Constitution.
• 1985 – The Piramanthanaru and Oddusuddan massacres led to the deaths of 34 people in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu.

International observance

• International Day of Non-Violence