National Bhikkhu Front in protest

National Bhikkhu Front staged a protest insisting the Government to stop selling the Port under the guise of investment. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A big salute to security forces!

A little child is seen waving the national flag when the Sri Lankan security forces were engaged in rehearsal at the Independence Square in preparation for Independence Day celebrations.

Engrossed in conversation

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene was seen in a conversation with General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara in their recent visit to Hambantota.

Vaccination drive for police personnel

The vaccination programme to inoculate police personnel who fight against COVID-19 virus commenced this morning at the Police Hospital, Narahenpita.

Independence Day rehearsals

The Sri Lankan security forces staged rehearsal yesterday at the Independence Square in preparation for Independence Day celebrations.

NHSL receives Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Therapy Machine

The Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Therapy machine was handed over by HE Allegra Baistrocchi, Deputy Italian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Deputy Head of Mission to Dr K. Wickremasinghe, Deputy DGHS- NHSL as Dr Anthony Mendis, Dr A.S. Pillai and Dr Marie Fernando look on.Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Work to rule campaign

Port Workers staged a protest in front of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority yesterday before they launched a work to rule campaign against the decision taken by the Government to release the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port to India.

Cycling to work...

Dutch Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Tanja Gonggrijp is seen joining ‘RideForLife’ again on their ‘Last Friday of the Month Cycle to Work Initiative’ in Colombo. “Did you know cycling instead of taking the car is one of the most effective ways to reduce your climate footprint?,” she tweeted.

COVID vaccination drive kicks off in SL

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 vaccination drive was kicked off this morning at the Army Hospital in Narahenpita as soldiers in the frontline of fighting COVID-19 was vaccinated with COVISHIELD vaccine. Medical staff at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children was also vaccinated today.

Leisure time at beach

People were seen enjoying themselves at the Dehiwala beach yesterday with their family members and friends as yesterday being a holiday.

Ruwan assumes duties

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday assumed duties of his post for the year 2021 at the Sirikotha.

Consignment of COVID vaccines stored

The Consignment of 500,000 Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines donated by India was brought to Central Vaccine Store located at De Saram Pl, Colombo 01 under the security of Army and stored in there.

Premier at Kelaniya Temple

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was seen at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Duruthu Poya Day today.

Indian envoy officially hands over vaccines to President

Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay officially handed over the consignment of COVID Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake today.

Braving COVID.....

Braving the raging pandemic, devotees were seen making religious observations at the ancient Ganelanda Rajamaha Viharaya in Thalawathugoda today, on Duruthu poya, which happened to be the year’s first full moon day.

Observing Duruthu Poya

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Duruthu Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Kelaniya Perahera

The annual Duruthu Maha Perahera of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya was held yesterday night

Making people aware of sale of ECT

The Ceylon Teachers’ Service Union distributed leaflets among the public making them aware of the sale of East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port.

Ruwan visits Anuradhapura

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara were engaged in religious observances at Ruwanwelisaya and Jaya Sirimaha Bodhi in Anurdhapura today. They also called on the chief incumbent of Attamastana Venerable Pallegama Siriniwasa Thera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

200 train compartments repaired

A total of 200 train compartments of the Sri Lanka Railways Department (SLTB), which were taken out of service, were repaired in order to re-add to passenger transportation.

Ahead of Independence Day

Tailors are seen making National Flags at a small shop in Colombo, ahead of the Independence Day. Sri Lanka will celebrate its 73rd Independence Day on February 4.

In remembrance of murdered & disappeared journalists

An event organized by the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) was held to commemorate media personnel who had laid down their lives for media freedom. The event was held under the aegis of former Speaker and NMSJ Chairman Karu Jayasuriya.

Indian Republic Day

Indian Republic Day was celebrated at the IPKF Memorial in Battaramulla today under the patronage of Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay.

World Customs Day 2021

International Customs Day 2021 was celebrated at the Customs House Auditorium on January 26.

Stop forced cremation of COVID-19 victims

A group of Muslims staged a protest outside the United Nations Office in Colombo today insisting the Government to stop forced cremation of COVID-19 victims.

Reduce recruiting cut off marks of Scholarship exam

People’s Movement to Protect Schools staged a protest in front of the Gampaha Railway Station yesterday urging the authorities to reduce the recruiting cut off marks of the Scholarship examination.

Final rites of Edwin Ariyadasa

The final rites of veteran journalist and media personality Kala Keerthi Dr. Edwin Ariyadasa were held at the Borella General today with the participation of religious leaders, family members and loved ones.

Urging President to release Ranjan Ramanayake

A demonstration organized by a group of Facebook friends of Ranjan Ramanayake, who is serving four years rigorous imprisonment was held at the agitation site in Colombo today urging the President to release Ranjan Ramanayake.

Postcard protest against sale of ECT

Railway Trade Union Alliance launched a postcard protest and mailed several postcard letters to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa urging him not to sell the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port

With party activists

UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene met the party activists in Kandy today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana