Chinese Embassy in Colombo donated 650 bags of dry food for the Muslims in Sri Lanka today to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The food was given to Muslims who are to begin their Ramadan Fast shortly. Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka QI Zhenhong was present at the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Dissident government MPs including Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Gevindu Kumaratunga and Ven. Athureliye Ratana Thera met with the Mahanayaka of Kalyani Samagri Sangha Sabah’s Ittapane Dhammalankara Thera at the Rukmale Dharamavijayaloka Viharya today. The MPs handed over a copy of the proposal prepared by them to build up the nation. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana
A tense situation erupted at the CEYPETCO Petrol Filling Station in Town Hall today when angry consumers who were lined up for hours demanded for fuel despite the ongoing shortage. Police rushed to the area and security was heightened as officers tried to calm the frustration and anger of the consumers. The matter was eventually sorted and people were informed that fuel was running low at the Filling Station and no new stocks had been received.
Students of the University of Colombo who do not belong to any union backed by any political party staged a street protest in Colombo yesterday calling on Sri Lankan people to stand up for their rights at this time of economic hardship. They are to stage protests three days a week. Pix by Pradepp Pathirana
Colombo Wedding Expo 2022 was launched at the BMICH yesterday. The exhibition showcases, bridal wear, decoration ideas, hair dressing and make up, wedding cars and cake wrapping and many more. The exhibition will be held for three days. Pix by Kithisri de Mel
Kedella Construction 2022 exhibition got off the ground at BMICH yesterday under the patronage MP Wimal Weerawansa. The exhibition, which showcases items needed for construction of houses, modern construction methods and electrical items such as lighting, will be held until March 27. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Sri Lanka Customs seized a container with a large haul of cocaine worth over Rs.6,000 million while transiting to India. Four containers, including the one with cocaine, were declared to have been containing scrap metal. The contraband of cocaine was handed over to the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The Nuwara Eliya police yesterday distributed Laugfs gas cylinders directly to the people in the area from the delivery lorry that was parked near Nuwara Eliya town. 12.5 kg and 5 kg gas cylinders are sold for Rs. 4,278 and Rs. 1,720, respectively. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa
Daily Mirror Journalists Kamanthi Wickramasinghe, Harsha Amarasinghe and Sajith Ekanayake were adjudged the Best Environmental Reporter of the Year 2020, Best Sports Journalist of the Year 2019 and Best Cartoonist of the Year 2019 respectively at the Journalism Awards for Excellence organized by the Sri Lanka Press Institute in collaboration with The Editors Guild of Sri Lanka. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The 70th death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake, the Father of Nation, was commemorated at the Independence Square on Tuesday (22) under the patronage of Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other distinguished guests were present at the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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