An Exposition of Sacred Hair Relics of Buddha was organized at Sri Sudarmaramaya Rajagiriya today to coincide with Poson Poya. Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven Wathuruwila Sujata Thera is seen taking the casket carrying the Sacred Relics. Pic by Kushan Pathirajah
‘Future Minds’ National Higher Education and Career Exhibition organised by the Junior Old Boys Association of Nalanda College-Colombo commenced today at the BMICH. Numerous international and national educational institutions and universities have taken part in the Exhibition. The Exhibition will end on June 23. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
The annual illumination of the Thanthirimle Chaithya (Aloka Pooja) will be held for the tenth year on June 22, 23 and 24 under the guidance of the temple’s Chief Incumbent and North –East province Deputy Chief Sanghanayake Ven Thanthirimale Chandrarathana Thera. Pix by Chaminda Jayalath and Athula Bandara
A uniform was introduced to the engine drivers today by the Department of Railways. A ceremony was held at the presence of the Transport Minister Kumara Welgama to mark the event. This is the first time uniforms are issued to the engine drivers. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri
The Sinhala Ravaya has launched a signature campaign for a public petition against the slaughter of cattle in Kataragama. The campaign began from Kiri Vehera and will end in Colombo. The petition will be handed over to President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday visited the Crow Island, Mattakkuliya to inspect the construction steps of the proposed beautification project. The construction project was proposed by the Coast Conservation Department in 2006 under the Mahinda Chinthana programme. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Nilanga Senanayake (32) was crowned as Mrs. Asia International last night at the final pageant held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was among 30 contestants representing Asian countries vying for the title. She arrived in the country today. Pix by Deepa Adikari
A guard of honour was given to Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya today at the Army Headquarters after he was promoted to the rank of General. He is being accompanied by Chief-of-Staff Daya Ratnayake who will assume duties as the new Army Commander on August 1. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The External Affairs Ministry today launched its official website for the 2013 Commonwealth meeting. External Affairs Minister G.L Peiris and Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella were present at the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary and Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka told a news conference that some 26,000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives for Sri Lanka did so to preserve the unitary character of the country and not for others to venture on pilgrimages down the A-9 road. Pix by Nisal Baduge ???
‘Vipakshaye Virodaya’ today met the Elections Commissioner and requested him to obtain the services of elections monitors from Commonwealth countries for the NPC elections and to appoint a civilian as governor of the province so as to facilitate the holding of a free and fair election there. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and the Ministry of Health joined hands in spraying locally made bacteria to curb the breeding of Dengue mosquitoes, using the newly purchased Ultra low volume sprayers. Here a sprayer is being used in Colombo Eye Hospital premises today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
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