Renovating the A’pura Meda Oyamaduwa

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen launching the renovation work of the Meda Oyamaduwa in Anuradhapura yesterday in the presence of Lands and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Gayantha Karunatilleke and Agriculture, Fisheries Livestock Rural Economy Minister P. Harrison.

‘Toy pistol’ Mayor sentenced

Hambantota Mayor Eraj Fernando was sentenced to five-year imprisonment by the Hambantota High Court today.

Test ride goes wrong...

Viral video footage circulating over social media shows cricketer Kusal Mendis who was taking a test ride on the brand new motorcycle won by fellow cricketer Angelo Mathews as the award for the man of the series, stumbles and falls on the ground with another teammate on the pillion.

LECO in protest

A group of employees of the Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited staged a protest outside the company today over several demands.

Smiles and frowns

Former Presidents Chandrika Kumaratunga and Mahinda Rajapaksa were seen sharing a lighter moment while President Maithripala Sirisena and Chandrika Kumaratunga were seen not talking with each other at the National Conference on Peace, Harmony and Coexistence organised by the Western Province Governor’s Office at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo 7.

Sri Lanka whitewash Bangladesh

Sri Lanka cricketers celebrate after victory over Bangladesh by 122 runs in the third one day international (ODI) cricket match of a three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday.

’Mahajana Sabhawa’ website launched

Founder of Sarvodaya Movement A.T. Ariyaratne is seen launching the website of Mahajana Sabhawa at a forum titled ‘Vision for the Country.’ The event was organised yesterday by the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Most Venerable Mahanayake of Kalyani Samasri Dharma Maha Sabha and Sri Jayewardenepura University Chancellor Ittapane Dhammalankara Thera, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and founder of Maha Jana Sabha Venerable Ulapane Su

Health service employees stage protest

The Health Service Trade Union Collective today staged a protest outside the Health Ministry over twelve demands which had not been fulfilled by the Ministry. The protest march started from the Colombo National Hospital. Pix by Samantha Perera

PM distributes appointment letters

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe distributed appointment letters to graduates in the State sector at the Temple Trees today. Several UNP MPs also participated in the event.

Unemployed graduates tear-gassed

Police used tear-gas and water cannon to disperse the protesting unemployed graduates near the Lotus Roundabout today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets with Angelo Mathews firing a boundary to bring up his half century. Sri Lanka take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

PM at Embilipitiya

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in a ceremony held in Embilipitiya to distribute lands to the people in the area. Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Affairs Gayantha Karunatilleke, Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms Talatha Athukorala UNP MPs A. A. Wijetunga and Hesha Vithanage were also present. Pix by Prdeep Pathirana

International Healthcare Exhibition

The International Healthcare Exhibition, organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), with the support of the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, was launched yesterday at the BMICH, Colombo under the patronage of Minister Rajitha Senaratne.

Remember this?

The Photojournalists Association of Sri Lanka (PASL) launched its maiden exhibition ’Mass Media Photo Exhibition’ at the J. D. A. Perera Art Gallery at Horton Place yesterday. President Maithripala Sirisena, Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and many other guests attended the event. Picture shows President Sirisena pointing towards a photo in which his predecessor, Mr. Rajapaksa was seen getting on to a political stage.

SLPP signs MoU with 10 political parties

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 10 political parties on the formation of a new political alliance.

New Home Affairs Ministry Complex declared open

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared opened the newly constructed Home Affairs Ministry Complex at Elavitigala Mawatha in Narahenpita yesterday. Ministers Vajira Abeywardena, P. Harrison, State Minister J.C. Alawathuwala and Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake were also present at the event.

Lasith bids farewell to his ODI career

Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga receives a farewell from his teammates after declaring his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket at the start of the first One Day International cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

If I get a chance, I will show…

“If I get a chance, I will show them how to run a country,” is something Speaker Karu Jayasuriya seems to be remarking at former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the 25th ’Jathika Virujana Sammana’ awards ceremony held yesterday at the BMICH.

Dr. Shafi granted bail

Kurunegala Hospital’s Dr. Mohamed Shafi Shihabdeen, who was arrested in May, was granted bail by the Kurunegala Magistrate this evening. Pix by Lahiru Harshana

Fuel removal completed

The removal of fuel from the cargo vessel ‘Sri Lanka Glory’, which was in distress off the Rumassala Coast due to gusty winds, has been completed, the Marine Environment Protection Authority said.

PM at ‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe seen inspecting the ‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’ program which is designed to help the country’s SME sector yesterday. Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera was also present. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Fruits & vegetable processing centre opened

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe opened the newly constructed fruits and vegetable processing centre in Nachiduwa, Anuradhapura yesterday. Ministers Daya Gamage, P. Harisan, Chandani Bandara and Ruwan Wijewardene also participated at the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

No More Black July

A silent protest organised by the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) was held in front of the Independence Square in Colombo yesterday under the theme of ’No More Black July’.

Susan George Pulimood Memorial Oration

The 29th Annual Susan George Pulimood Memorial Oration of Visakha Vidyalaya was held at the Jeremias Dias Hall of the school yesterday. The oration was delivered by Sri Lanka Law College Principal Indira Samarasinghe. The subject of the oration was ‘Child Rights in Sri Lanka – The Gap Between Theory and Practice.’

Engrossed in conversation

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen in a conversation with Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka during the opening of several development projects in Avissawella yesterday.

UFF protests against current Govt.

The Socialist People’s Front (UFF) staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station yesterday against the current government.

New S13, S11 train sets arrive from India

Another S13 Class power set unit and S11 diesel multiple-unit (DMU) engine were added to the railway’s train fleet today. The new train sets arrived at the Colombo Port from India. A total of six dual power-sets have been ordered from India. Four dual power-sets already arrived in the country.

Will continue efforts to create better society for children: President

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday assured that he will not bow down to any pressure and continue the efforts to create a better country for the children. He made these comments addressing a gathering at Reggie Ranatunga Vidyalaya in Minuwangoda.

Still confined to bed

Hettiarachige Jacintha, who has been confined to bed after sustaining injuries as a result of the April 21 explosion in Katuwapitiya Church, receives holy communion from Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith. Pics by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Landslide tragedy…

About 10 shops were destroyed in a landslide in Ginigatthena this morning where one person was killed. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa