Towards the wonder of Asia

Many inconvenienced railway commuters are seen travelling on the foot boards of trains and the side stages of the engines due to the strike launched by the railway trade unions over a week ago. Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka

Ministers pledge to resolve issues of self-employed

On behalf of New Democratic Front presidential candidate Sajith Premadsa, several ministers who attended the convention of Self-Employed Association pledged to resolve issues faced by the self-employed in the country. The event was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo today. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

Ranil accompanies Hema

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen accompanying former First Lady Hema Premadasa, mother of the UNP led alliance’s presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa, to the stage of the UNP convention to officially announce Mr. Premadasa’s candidacy. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Yoshitha, Nitheesha tie the knot

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, married Nitheesha Jayasekera, at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo today. He was reinstated to the Navy and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander by President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday (2).

Permitted...

Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa was seen at the Special High Court premises where he was permitted to travel overseas for a medical check-up from October 9 to 12.

Mahathma Gandhi sculpture unveiled

A bust of the late Indian National Leader Mahathma Gandhi was unveiled at Temple Trees today by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian High Commissioner in Colombo Taranjith Singh Sandhu to mark his 150th birthday anniversary.

Mahatma Gandhi commemorated

The 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. The event was held in collaboration with the Sri Lanka India Society, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre and Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

FSP protest

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) today staged a protest in front of the Colombo Magistrate Courts to prevent the issue of the disappeared from being subjected to the election. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Senevirathna, Ekanayake pledge support to Sajith

Former minister and long-standing member of the LSSP, Athaudha Senevirathna and former UNP Anuradhapura District MP W.B. Ekanayake pledged their support to UNP-led alliance’s candidate Sajith Premadasa today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Celebrating Children’s Day

Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo today celebrated the International Children’s Day at the school premises. By Damith Wickramasinghe

Sajith kicks off campaign

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and leaders of the UNP led alliance participated in the opening of presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa’s election office at Vauxhall Street today. Mr. Premadasa, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe, Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka were seen engaged in religious observances after the opening of the office. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Wrapping up

The protest campaign launched by a group of disabled soldiers and wives of deceased soldiers for nearly 20 days, was called off today.

Protest demanding pay hike...

Inter Company Employees Union today staged a protest outside the Lanka Sathosa Head Quarters in Colombo urging the government to grant them Rs. 2500 salary increase given to government sector employees. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Patali appreciated

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen presenting an award of appreciation to Minister of Megapolis and Western Region Development Patali Champika Ranawaka for the role he played in promoting renewable energy in Sri Lanka. Chairman of World Renewable Energy Congress Professor Ali Sayigh is also present.

Deserted...

Colombo Fort and many other railway stations were seen deserted due to the ongoing island-wide strike launched by all the railway trade unions. The railway service resorted to a strike action from midnight on the 25th of September demanding the authorities to remove the salary anomalies existing in the railway service. Pix by Nilmalsiri Edirisinghe

Gota autographs “Gotabaya”

SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa autographed his biography “Gotabaya” authored by Major General Kamal Gunaratne at the book fair at the BMICH yesterday.

PM unveils Buddha statues at Walukarama Temple

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled Buddha statues at the Walukarama Temple in Kollupitiya yesterday while the joint head of the Temple’s Dayaka Sabha State Minister of Defence and Media Non-Cabinet Minister Ruwan Wijewardene, Primary Industries and Social Empowerment Minister Daya Gamage, Ports and Shipping Minister Sagala Ratnayake participated.

Gota meets professionals of Muslim community

SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa met a group of professionals of the Muslim community at Mr. Haneefa Ishak’s residence in Borella yesterday. SLPP Leader and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, MP Vidura Wickramanayake, President’s Counsel Ali Sabry and others were present at the event.

Sajith greets supporters

UNP presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa greets the large crowd gathered at the UNP headquarters Sirikotha just after he was officially named as the candidate by the party’s working committee today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A ride on the roof

Several commuters were seen travelling on the roof of a crowded train at Ragama Station this evening due to the strike action launched by the railway trade unions. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Recovered gold

The stock of jewellery stolen from a devalaya in Galthenna, Thalathuoy, was seen surrounded by the police officers after the stock was recovered by them.

Mete out justice

A group of wives of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives at the battlefield staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat.

Take to the street…

A group of principals and teachers today staged a protest in Colombo urging the government to resolve their salary anomalies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Schools deserted…

Schools around the country looked deserted due to the token strike launched by the teachers and principals today.

Sajith at Mathugama

UNP presidential hopeful Sajith Premadasa attended a rally in Mathugama today. Mr. Premadasa said at the rally that he will not become anyone’s puppet. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Railway track inundated

A railway track at the Fort Railway Station was seen inundated due to the incessant rains.

Colombo tides

Most of the roads in Colombo were flooded due to heavy rains experienced in the past three days. Heavy traffic was also reported along many roads due to the inclement weather. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Ravana Ella changes colour

The colour of the Ravana Ella has been changed to brown due to heavy rains experienced in the catchment areas of Uva Province. Pic by Prasanna Pathmasiri

Cormorant Strike X-2019 concludes

The military exercise ’Cormorant Strike X-2019’ organised by the Sri Lanka Army was concluded today at Kuchchveli in Trincomalee. Over 3,000 military personnel of the Army, Navy, Air Force and nearly 100 foreign military participants participated in the joint military exercise which was held from September 3 to September 23 covering several provinces across the country. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Ranil at ‘Future of Tourism’

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is pictured with CNN correspondent and popular television programme ‘Quest Means Business’ host Richard Quest at the ‘Future of Tourism’ summit held today in Colombo.