Rally to denounce Wahabi extremism

A mass rally organised by the National Movement against Wahabi extremism was held yesterday at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

76th anniversary of Communist Party

The 76th anniversary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka was celebrated recently at the party’s Headquarters with the participation of party leaders.

PM at Shangri-La Hotel

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today officially launched Colombo’s newest international higher education college, at Shangri-La Hotel.

Hemasiri transferred to CNH merchant ward

Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando, who is undergoing treatment at the Colombo National Hospital (CNH), was transferred to the merchant ward of the Cardiology Unit at the CNH today.

Rally to denounce Wahabi extremism

A mass rally organised by the National Movement against Wahabi extremism was held today at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

PM declare opens smart class room

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open a smart classroom at the National College of Education in Peradeniya today. Ministers Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and Lakshman Kiriella were also present at the event. The classroom was inaugurated as a part of a national programme under which 250 new buildings would be declared open at schools and other educational institutions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Deserted Railway Stations

Main Railway Stations around the country including Colombo Fort appeared to be deserted due to the strike action launched from last night by all the railway trade unions.

Launch of Colombo Light Rail

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in conversation with Ministers Arjuna Ranatunga and Patali Champika Ranawaka at the launch of Colombo Light Rail yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

No hangings, please

Politicians Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne and Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi are seen in a pretext of executing a man at a protest in Fort yesterday demanding that the government stops the reintroduction of capital punishment. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Leaving for UN missions

A new contingent of 61 Army personnel including 11officers under the phase six of the UN Mission of South Sudan (UNMISS), left this morning for South Sudan to serve in the SRIMED Level 2 Hospital in Bor, South Sudan. Pix by Army Media

Day briefly turns to night

Tens of thousands of tourists flocked to cities and towns across northern Chile to stake out spots in one of the world’s best locations to witness Tuesday’s total solar eclipse.

Cheers!

US Ambassador, Alaina B Teplitz and Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne were seen at the celebration held at the Hilton Hotel in line with the 243rd US National Day today. Several Ministers and Opposition MPs participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

PM distributes cheques to samurdhi lottery winners

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today handed over cheques to samurdhi lottery winners at Temple Trees.

Forces take a perfect shot

These stunning photographs taken by active Royal Navy personnel have given a glimpse into the work of members of the armed forces. (Daily Mail)

NPM discusses prevailing political situation

An open forum organised by the National People’s Movement (NPM) was held yesterday at the New Town Hall in Colombo where the prevailing political culture was taken up for discussion.

PM opens new school building

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open a new two-storeyed building at the Thanamalwila National School yesterday. Public Administration Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara and Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri also participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PM extends hand to kids

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen talking to some children during the opening of Daliwa Maha Vidyalaya in Daliwa Moneragala yesterday.

‘My Wedding’

The 15th Edition of My Wedding - Wedding Show series was held at the BMICH on Saturday (28).

Symbolic meeting at DMZ

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump walk together south of the Military Demarcation Line that divides North and South Korea, after Trump briefly stepped over to the northern side, in the Joint Security Area (JSA) of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized zone (DMZ) today. Pix by AFP

Packed...

Commuters were seen travelling in a packed train this morning at the Kelaniya Railway Station. Only nine trains out of 48 were in operation.

GMOA lodges bribery complaint against Rajitha

A group of doctors, including Dr. Haritha Aluthge of GMOA, lodged a complaint at the Bribery Commission against Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne over incidents of alleged fraud and corruption which had taken place at the Health Ministry.

PM launches ‘Budu Puth Suraksha’

Budu Puth Suraksha, an insurance scheme designed by the Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs Ministry for Buddhist monks, was launched by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees recently.

Enjoying a bus ride

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was seen enjoying a bus ride during the event of launching nine luxury buses purchased from China to various deports by the Sri Lanka Transport Board. Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and Deputy Minister Ashoke Abeysinghe were also present.

Two kinds of protest outside CEB

PM stuck in two selfies

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was seen participating in two selfies after declaring open the Arthur Dias Green Park and Railway Station Project in Panadura today. Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, Digital Infrastructure Development Non-cabinet Minister Ajith P Perera were present at the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Recommendations for transitional justice

National Peace Council Executive Director Jehan Perera hands over a document containing recommendations for transitional justice in Sri Lanka to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the graduation event of the council today.

Lubricant blending plant opened at Muthurajawela

A new lubricant blending plant which is a joint venture between the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Malaysia’s Hyrax Oil Sdn BHD was opened by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Muthurajawela on Monday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

In search of food

Wild elephants at the Udawalawe National Park had become a major attraction with people who pass by the national park stopping by to feed them. The elephants that are now used to being fed by the people, usually come near the main roads in search of foods. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

73rd Anniversary of Gothami Balika Vidyalaya

All night Pirith chanting ceremony and an alms giving to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Gothami Balika Vidyalaya was held recently.

Caught in the middle

President Maithripala Sirisena and Minister Sajith Premadasa are seen having a discussion while Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe looks on in the middle during an event held at the BMICH today where the President said that country would benefit only if the 18th and 19th Amendments to the Constitution were abolished. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja