More than ten skulls and skeletal remains were found at Matale Hospital premises. These skeletal remains were found when digging the trenches for the foundation for the proposed bio-gas unit of the Matale hospital. Pix by Mahesh Keerthirathne
Several residents in Kompannaveediya today took to the streets to support of the development project in the area which is to be undertaken by the Indian Tata Housing Company. The project is currently on hold due to a petition filed in the Supreme Court by several residents in the area. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Six persons including the driver, a child, three women and two men were killed when a three wheeler collided with north bound Yaal Devi train at an unprotected railway crossing between Ambanpola and Randeniyagama railway stations in Kurunegala this morning. Pix by Sanjeewa Rathnayaka
A major fire broke out at the Colombo Divisional Secretariat (Kachcheri) at Dam Street last night causing heavy damages to the building and destroying most of the documents. Picture shows firefighters in a desperate attempt to douse the fire. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Seen here a group of Buddhist monks and the police are investigating the ruins of the ancient Dagaba in Mottiyagala , Akkaraipattu, which was vandalised by using a backhoe. Seven suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident. (Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala)
A lorry transporting a load of bananas from Embilipitiya was involved in a collision with a tipper at Ingiriya on the Ratnapura – Panadura road causing serious injuries to the driver and another person in the lorry. The driver’s wrist had been seriously injured. Pix by Kusal Chamath
The inter company employees union staged a protest today opposite the Fort railway station against the budget that was presented to parliament. The union alleged that it contained no material benefit to the workers and demanded that immediate steps be taken to rectify grievances faced by workers. Pix by Waruna Wanniarchchi
A ‘Bodhi Pooja’ was held last evening at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to invoke blessings on former England test cricketer and Channel Nine commentator Tony Greig. The Sri Lankan cricket team, parliamentarians and commentator attended the ceremony. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
A natural fish pedicure centre located on the Madu River in Balapitiya is considered as a first in Sri Lanka. Fish pedicure is considered to be one of the most potent rejuvenation techniques used in many Eastern as well as Western countries. The pedicure is said to increase blood circulation and helps to cleanse the skin.
Peoples’ Assembly held today at New Town Hall with the Participation of the “Wipaksaye Wirodaya” headed by Opposition leader Ranil Wickramasinghe. UNP opposition leader Ranil Wickramasinghe, Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, Siritunga Jayasuriya, Hemakumara Nanayakkara and some other political leaders were also present at the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The annual Lalith Athulathmudali commemoration was held today at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall (BMICH). It was organized by the institute for Democracy and Leadership in cooperation with the Freidrich Naumann foundation. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Several areas in the Matara district have been inundated due to heavy rains yesterday. The rain also caused death of two persons. The pictures show the damage caused by the rains in the areas of Nonagama, Makandura, Ranchagoda, Ambalantota and Kamburupitiya. Pix by Sanath Gamage
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