The 56th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps was marked today under the patronage of Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya. Families of fallen War Heroes and other warriors who brought fame to the Regiment in various fields were also present at the event. SLAC is one of the pioneering Regiments of the Sri Lanka Army. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The 56th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps was marked today under the patronage of Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya. Families of fallen War Heroes and other warriors who brought fame to the Regiment in various fields were also present at the event. SLAC is one of the pioneering Regiments of the Sri Lanka Army. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A job fair was held today at the Ceylon Continental hotel in view of World Disability Day which falls on December 3. The event was organised in collaboration with the Social Services Ministry, the Employers Federation of Ceylon and the International Labour Organisation. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
The protest which was continuing for the second day against the government regulation to make plastic crates compulsory when transporting vegetables and fruits was staged today at the Fort Railway station causing heavy traffic in the area. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The JVP dissidents who are called the Movement for People’s Struggle (MPS) yesterday held their first meeting at Hyde Park Colombo called on the public to fight for higher wages and to protest against the rising cost of living which was an increasing struggle for the people. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A high-level delegation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the People’s Republic of China, led by the Deputy Chief of General Staff of the PLA, General Ma Xiaotian, called on Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya today, at the Army Headquarters to discuss professional training, exercises and the further promotion of military assistance to Sri Lanka on request. Pix by Samantha Perera
A petition has been prepared and will be handed over to the United Nations (UN) demanding the release of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka. The petition has been organised by the United National Party (UNP). Seen here are members of the public signing their signature on the petition at the Fort Railway Station today. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana
The Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) staged a protest today in front of the Fort Railway Station urging authorities to take steps to find two missing JVP students in Jaffna. The protesters charged that they are being held by the military. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana
A protest was held in front of the Fort Railway Station today urging authorities to take more steps to find people who have disappeared during and after the war. The protest was held to mark the International Human Rights Day which was on December 10. It was organised by the Right of Dialogue Civil Organisation of Sri Lanka. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Pictures show lorries which were taken into custody by officers of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) this morning in Hanwella and Peliyagoda for transporting vegetables and fruits without the use of plastic containers, parked at the Nawaloka Ground. A lorry that was not taken into custody by the CAA is seen unloading vegetables at the Colombo market. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The Speaker’s Cup took place today at the Sports Ministry Grounds this afternoon. The teams were led by MP’s Sanath Jayasuriya and Susil Premajayantha. Jayasuriya’s team beat Premajayantha’s with a winning score of 176/9. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Convener of the Movement for People’s Struggle Chamira Koswatte (centre) flanked by MP Ajith Kumara and Properganda Secretery Waruna Deepthi Rajapaksa addressing the media conference where they requested the government to conduct a proper investigation in order to determine the whereabouts of its members who have been abducted in the North. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Over one hundred rehabilitated former LTTE cadres were present in Parliament today to watch today’s parliamentary proceedings as today’s budget debate focused on the Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Ministry which directly oversees the rehabilitation process of former LTTE cadres. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The Golden Jubilee of the ordination of his Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Kingsley Swampillai took place today on his 75th birthday and the 25th year of his becoming Bishop. A Thanksgiving Service was conducted by the Clergy today at St. Joseph's Chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Batticaloa. Text and pix by Sivam Packiyanathan from Batticaloa
Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa today met Associate Professor Ken Coghill, the former speaker of parliament in Victoria, Australia to conduct research in capacity building needs and programmes for members of parliament in countries across the world. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The Inter University Students’ Federation today started a protest walk from the Arts Faculty of the Colombo University to the University Grants Commission (UGC) demanding the removal of the hostel suspension of their colleagues and the suspension of Student Societies as well as against the undercutting of aesthetic subjects. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development, and the National Youth Service Council jointly sponsored and conducted a mega cycle race, which was flagged off by the Chief Minister of the Eastern Province Sivanesadurai Shandrakanthan opposite of the Batticaloa Public library this morning. Text and pix by Sivam Packiyanathan Batticaloa
Students of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura attached to the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) staged a protest today outside the University Grants Commission (UGC) in Borella urging authorities to remove the Vice Chancellor of the University. They marched to the UGC from the University premises in Wijerama area in Nugegoda. Pix By Nisal Baduge VIDEO
The most famous bridge in the Eastern Province, the Kallady Bridge in Batticaloa will be closed for repair work on December 10 from 10.00pm to 4.00am. The bridge is 70 years old and is believed to be the oldest and longest iron bridge in Sri Lanka. It is the life line between north and south Batticaloa.
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