UNP seniors meet party activists...

UNP seniors including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara met Matara District party activists in Matara and Deniyaya last Sunday (21) where they discussed matters concerning the party. Former MPs Saman Rathnapriya, Ananda Kularathna, Ashu Marasinghe, Sagala Rathnayaka and Lak Wanitha Chairman Shanthini Kongahage were also present at the meeting. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Honour PM’s statement, allow burial of Muslim COVID victims

The members of the National Movement Against Forcible Cremation (NMAFC) today staged a protest at the ‘Agitation Site’ opposite the Galle Face Green while urging the responsible authorities to respect Prime Minister’s statement and allow the burial of Muslim COVID victims. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Pakistani PM arrived

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan today arrived in the country for a two-day official visit on the invitation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. He was received at the Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) by the Prime Minister. The Pakistani Premier was given an impressive red carpet welcome, guard of honour and a 21-gun salute. Pix by President media and T.K.G. Kapila

Health workers protest

The United Health Employees Union (UHEU) today staged a protest march from the National Hospital, Colombo to the Health Ministry citing numerous demands including making permanent of all substitute and casual workers who had completed 180 days of their service. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Vaccination drive at Narahenpita

People were seen in queues at the Elvitigala Flats, Narahenpita to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Pix by Nisal Baduge

‘Nelli Cola’ drink introduced...

Industry Minister Wimal Weerawansa participated in the launching of “Nelli Cola”drink manufactured by Maa product Pvt. Ltd. In Panadura.

Protest against proposed elevated expressway

Residents in Pothuarawa, Malabe staged a protest urging the authorities to implement the original plan when constructing the proposed elevated expressway connecting the new Kelaniya bridge, Rajagiriya and Athurugiriya. They claimed that the new plan is to construct it through the highly populated area. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

People queuing to get COVID-19 vaccine

People are seen in queues at the Public Library in Colombo to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination drive of the general public is currently underway in the Western Province. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Police officers vaccinated

Several police officers were vaccinated today at the Police Field Force Headquarters, Thimbirigasyaya.

Disabled soldiers in protest

Members of the Armed Forces who were disabled during the war, staged a protest at the agitation site today over several demands.

At Kumana

The Kumana National Park remains almost empty with people but birds and animals continue to enjoy their freedom at the National Park with much less disturbance from outsiders. Kumana National Park, which is a paradise for birds is also home to some of the mammals found in the neighbouring Yala National Park.

Protest against leasing out three islands

Sinhale National Joint Alliance today staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station against the government’s move to lease out three islands off Jaffna including the Nagadeepaya to China for investment purposes. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Tourist Guide Lecturers demand solutions

A group of lecturers of the Sri Lanka Institute of National Tourist Guide Lecturers today handed over a letter to the President regarding the problems and difficulties they face and a peaceful protest was also held at the agitation site.

Vaccination program at IDH

A COVID- 19 vaccination program was held at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), Angoda today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Leaving for home

A group of 290 persons arrived in Sri Lanka from COVID-19 hit countries left for their homes after undergoing the quarantine period at the Quarantine Centre at Vasavilan.

Started vaccinating…

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed health authorities to start vaccinating members of the general public in the country’s Western Province with the Oxford AstraZeneca against the COVID-19 virus. The Health service said the remaining 250,000 Oxford. AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine vials will be released for the purpose. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Kerawalapitiya fire doused...

The fire erupted at the Garbage dump in Kerawalapitiya was doused by the Colombo Fire Brigade and the SLAF firefighting units. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Drones to combat spread of dengue

Two drones were officially handed over to Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana by Western Province Governor Former Air Force Commander Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke during an event held at the Air Force Headquarters in Colombo yesterday. The drones will be utilized to conduct aerial operations to detect possible dengue breeding grounds and to monitor damage to the environment and deforestation.

Protest rally against ‘Kekille Commission’

A protest rally organised by the People’s Movement for Democracy against the report of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Kekille Commission was held today at the Hyde Park.

Hejaaz Hizbullah remanded

Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah was seen taken to the prison after being ordered to be remanded till March 3 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today.

Ruwan meets party activists in Kandy

UNP seniors including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara met the party activists in Kandy yesterday and discussed matters with regard to the party.

In line with 70th Anniversary of SLAF

A press conference was held at the Air Force Headquarters today to brief on the scheduled events organised in line with the 70th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, which falls on March 02.

Sri Lanka’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant

Sri Lanka’s first Waste-to-Energy Plant was launched today in Kerawalapitiya under the aegis of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Ruwan at Kandy

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene today visited Kandy where he called on the Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter, the Most Venerable Warakagoda Gnanaratana Thera. UNP seniors including General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara were also present.

Reduce cut-off marks...

The National Movement for the Protection of Schools staged protest in front of the Ministry of Education in Battaramulla today demanding the reduction of the Grade Five Scholarship Examination cut-off marks. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Ash Wednesday Mass

Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith officiated the Ash Wednesday service at St. Anthony’s Church Kochchikade Colombo. The mass was held adhering to the health guidelines.

Save the youth from ice drugs

The Sinhale National Organization staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Public Security in Battaramulla today urging the authorities to take stringent actions to save the youth from ice drugs.

CMC workers vaccinated

COVID- 19 vaccine was given to workers of the Colombo Municipal Council today at Campbell Park. Borella.

Against destruction of Raja Peella Udyanaya

The Socialist Youth Union staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Environment in Colombo against the destruction of the Kurunegala Raja Peella Udyanaya

Donation from Japan...

A fleet of 45 vehicles including 31 jeeps, 4 buses and 10 vans, which was donated by Japan for the use of Police Department, was symbolically handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa by Japanese Ambassador Akira Sugiyama today. The vehicles valued at Rs. 775 million was the first stage of the full donation of Rs. 1250 million. Sri Lanka is set to receive another fleet of 25 jeeps, 150 motorcycles, 7 search gates, 1 Total Search Machine and 80