Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- In her message for the 2025 Deepavali Festival, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya notes that Deepavali signifies the triumph of light over darkness and comes at a time when Sri Lanka is beginning to rise from a period of economic and social hardship with renewed hope and determination.

The Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of unity, reconciliation, and respect for cultural diversity as the nation moves forward together toward a brighter future.

"At present, Sri Lanka stands at a significant turning point, a moment in which the nation is beginning to emerge from the long period of economic and social darkness and downturn, as our people hold on to renewed hope and confidence," she said.

She said the coun...