The South Asian Celebration of World Press Freedom Day 2022 was held at the Bandaranaike International Memorial Conferance Hall (BMICH) under the theme ’’Journalism under Digital Siege’’ today. The key note address was held by Ms. Namini Wijedasa - Deputy Editor (Investigations) of SundayTimes. The program was organised by UNESCO and the European Union. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva participated as the Chief Guest at a ceremony held at the Gemunu Watch (GW) Regimental Headquarters at Kuruwita, Ratnapura to receive the formal salute of the 4th contingent of 243 Army personnel, set to leave to serve in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
The Grama Niladhari Trade Union Confederation today staged a protest at the Galle Face Green in support of the ongoing protests against the government. The Union held their protest walk from the Colombo Fort Railway station to the Galle Face Green. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
To mark the World Press Freedom Day (May 3rd) media personnel lead by Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) yesterday gathered outside the Presidential Secretariat to reinstall the posters of dozens of killed or assaulted journalists during the previous Rajapaksa regime, which were torn down by the premises security personnel last week. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
SJB MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka today met the members of the National Peasants Collective, who are performing a Sathyagraha at Parliament Junction. They handed him a document on the issues faced by the Farmers and General public to be tabled in Parliament. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
“The Ramadan Bazaar 2022” Trade Fair in Colombo kicked off today at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Center in view of the upcoming Ramadan festival. It will be held on April 29th and 30th from 12 noon to 12 midnight and you will be able to purchase textiles, gifts, electrical appliances and local confectionery at affordable prices. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
The United National Party (UNP) held a Sathyagraha in Rambukkana against the killing of Chaminda Lakshan, who died during the recent protest in Rambukkana. UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, National Organizer Sagala Ratnayake and party activists participated in the Sathyagraha. Pix by Praddep Pathirana
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