Parliamentary election 2024

BLE Alumni elects new executive team

The Alumni Association of the Bachelor of Labour Education (BLE) held its Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2024, at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute, where the President and Executive Committee for the 2024/25 term were elected.

Ballot boxes on way to polling stations

Ballot boxes for tomorrow’s parliamentary election being transported to polling stations from D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

International observers meet media

China hit-and-run incident

SJB final rally...

Former Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa attended the final rally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Ranil at final rally in Colombo

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was at the final New Democratic Front rally in Colombo today, where he referred to the NPP’s slogan ’Prepare to sweep the dirt,’ which he read from today’s Daily Mirror. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

CARE Basecamp opens

Drive against measles

A special anti-measles vaccination drive began across 12 districts today. The four-week programme targets youths between the ages of 20 and 30 years, who have received only one dose of the vaccine.

Beach cleaning program held under ’Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative

Beach cleaning program held under ’Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative As part of the special project ’Clean Sri Lanka,’ which aims to make Sri Lanka the cleanest country in the Asian region, a beach cleaning program was conducted today. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of SSP Manoj Perera, Director of the Police Environmental Division, SSP Ambepitiya of the Colombo South Division, and OIC of Kollupitiya Police, CI Dushmantha.

‘My Wedding’ Bridal exhibition...

The Bridal exhibition ‘My Wedding’ is held at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial International Hall (BMICH) from November 8 to 10. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

New Zealand cricket team visits Minneriya Park

The New Zealand cricket team, currently touring Sri Lanka for a series of white-ball matches, took a break from their preparations to embark on an adventurous excursion to Minneriya National Park on Wednesday.

Defence Secretary on maiden visit to Navy Headquarters

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha made his first official visit yesterday (6) to the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters since assuming office as Defence Secretary.

Ranil at Delgoda meeting

Azur Air resumes seasonal flight

Azur Air today launched direct seasonal flights to Sri Lanka today with 332 passengers. The flight was welcomed by a celebratory water cannon salute upon arrival at BIA. The passengers were warmly welcomed with a traditional Kandyan dance performance organized by Sri Lanka Tourism.

Ranil in Kalutara...

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in an election meeting in Kalutara today. Former MPs Rajitha Senaratne, Thalatha Athukorala and Piyal Nishantha were also present. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

It’s Election Day in America...

Voters line up outside of a polling station at Donegan Elementary School in the US as the polls open on Election Day in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Jaffna International Trade Fair 2024

The press briefing announcing the largest multi-trade exhibition in the North, Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), was held today at the Galle Face Hotel to mark its 15th edition.

University students protest

The University of Sri Jayawardenepura Students’ Union staged a protest this afternoon (05) in Colombo. The demonstrators later marched from Viharamahadevi Park to the University Grants Commission. The protest was held to demand the immediate withdrawal of what they described as a conspiratorial plan to suppress student unions, allegedly at the request of the Vice-Chancellor, Auditor, and Management Faculties.

Tourists arrive from Iceland

A group of tourists from Iceland arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning. The group includes 24 tourists who plan to stay in the country for 14 days.

ASHR awards ceremony

The Kumon Dehiwala Learning Centre held its Annual Advanced Student Honour Roll (ASHR) Awards ceremony 2023/2024 at the Bishops College Auditorium recently. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Ranil attends election rally

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended an election rally of the New Democratic Front (NDF) in Matara today, alongside former Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and former Minister Kanchana Wijesekara. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Barcelona is put on flooding red alert

Remembering Galboda Gnanissara Thera

The three-month bana sermon and alms giving was held today at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to commemorate the former Chief Incumbent of the Temple, late Ven. Galboda Gnanissara Thera. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Young eye on nature...

The annual Nature and Wildlife Photography Exhibition 2024 organised by the Young Zoologists’ Association of Sri Lanka was launched at the JDA Perera Gallery, Colombo 07 today (01) and will continue till Sunday (03). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Bat-watching...

Thousands of fruit bats hang from trees around Tissamaharama Lake, creating a mesmerising sight as they prepare to take flight just as the sun sets. The 45-minute walk around the lake offers scenic views of Tissa Wewa and a relaxed bat-watching experience, perfect for an evening adventure. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Happy Deepavali!

Many Hindu devotees engaged in religious observances at Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil Kochchikade to celebrate Deepavali festival this morning. Hindus in Sri Lanka celebrated Deepavali also known as the festival of lights. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Defence Secretary on inspection visit to CDRD

Happy Diwali

Heavy influx of tourists to nine arch bridge

Aheavy influx of foreign and local tourists is being experienced at the historic Nine Arch bridge in Demodara on the upcountry railway line. The bridge built in 1921 during British rule in Sri Lanka is 300 ft long and 80 ft high. Pix by Nisal Baduge