The family member of a fallen Tamil intelligence officer of the Sri Lanka Army breaks down in tears when a floral wreath was placed on his monument at the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Regiment which was opened today with the participation of Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Karandeniya, Galle. Altogether, 64 intelligence officers sacrificed their lives due to the war, and 14 of them were Tamil officers. Pix b
The Colombo Municipal Council’s Fire Brigade Department organised a fire drill and special awareness programme in Colombo Fort today, in a bid to protect workplaces and office buildings from any future threats posed by fire. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
World-renowned body builder Ronnie Coleman, an eight-time winner of the Mr Olympia award, arrived in Sri Lanka today on the invitation of the High Octane Fitness gym, to mark their first anniversary. Coleman met some of his fans while also doing light exercises. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
A special traffic plan will be in force from today at Pittala Junction, to ease the traffic in the area. According to Police, vehicles coming along the Flower Road could now cross over Pittala Junction to go to Slave Island and Fort between 7 a.m to 9 a.m in the morning and 12 p.m to 2 p.m in the afternoon. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Two baby elephants were gifted to the Army and the Police by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at temple Trees this morning. Three-and-a-half year-old “Kandula” was gifted to the Army while four-and-a-half-year-old “Abeetha” was gifted to the Police. Pix by the presidential media
The Ugandan Minister of State Defense in his first visit to Sri Lanka met the Chief of Defence Staff General Jagath Jayasuriya yesterday. The eight member delegation from Uganda also called on Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa as a part of their itinerary. (Pix by Pradeep Pathirana)
A forum titled ‘Building religious harmony’ organized by a foundation of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumarathunga was held today with the participation of Kotugoda Dammawasi Nayaka Thero, Rev. Oswald Gomis and a host of other religious leaders and dignitaries. (Pix by Kushan Pathiraja)
UNP National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe who was speaking during the joint rally involving several opposition political parties at Hyde Park last evening urged the authorities to take action over drugs and illegal commissions which have, he said, almost become the motto of the government. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A protest march organised by the Democratic Party over several issues including casinos, drugs and scrapping of grade five scholarship examinations was held today from Maradana to Colombo Fort with the participation of its leader Sarath Fonseka, parliamentarian Jayantha Ketagoda and its provincial councilors. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Western Provincial Council UPFA member Randiv Rodrigo and Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha member Anthony Cooray handed over their UNP party memberships today. UNP National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Leadership Council Chairman Karu Jayasuriya were also present at the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A police officer on a motorbike with a child passes a group of protestors of the Joint Committee of Teachers and Principals TU today at Borella urging education authorities to resolve their salary anomalies and to allocate 6 per cent from the budget to education sector. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
'De Aruna Buddhadi Wandana' programme organised to invoke blessings to the UNP, the country and people began from UNP head quarters Sirikotha today with the participation of UNP National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and National organiser Daya Gamage. The vehicle parade will reach Anuradhapura on Saturday 25. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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