The Sri Lankan Army engaged in preparations for a large-scale event in Jaffna Town to mark the handover of ambulances funded by India.
Soldiers were seen erecting a stage and marquee next to the Jaffna Police Station on Friday.
The vicinity was also decorated with India and Sri Lanka flags.
Sri Lanka is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist. Tamil journalists are particularly at threat, with at least 41 media workers known to have been killed by the Sri Lankan state or its paramilitaries during and after the armed conflict.
Despite the risks, our team on the ground remain committed to providing detailed and accurate reporting of developments in the Tamil homeland, across the island and around the world, as well as providing expert analysis and insight from the Tamil point of view
We need your support in keeping our journalism going. Support our work today.