Sightseeing Ella...

A large number of tourists visiting Ella expressed satisfaction with the services offered by the authorities. Most tourists used the train service to travel to Ella for sightseeing. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Police personnel cast postal votes

Police personnel at the Cinnamon Gardens Police Station in Colombo wait for their turn to cast postal votes ahead of the Parliamentary Elections scheduled to be held on November 14. Postal voting for the parliamentary elections starts today and will continue till November 4 at all District Secretariats and election offices. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

World’s most remote job

Enhance safety, security for tourists

In a proactive effort to enhance safety and security for tourists, police personnel have been stationed near the popular Rawana Ella waterfall, a major attraction in Sri Lanka’s hill country. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Defence Secretary makes his maiden visit to Army HQ

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Headquarters yesterday, making his first official visit to the Army Headquarters since assuming office as the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence.

Conversation during party meeting

Former President Ranil Wickremeisnghe, former MPs and candidates of the New Democratic Alliance (DNA), candidates Susil Prema Jayantha, Premanath Dollawatta and Ravi Karunanayake in conversation during a party meeting held in Athurugiriya today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Northern train services resume

Massive crowd at Vijay’s first political meeting

Indian actor Thalapathy Vijay has made his official entry into politics with the launch of his new party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam. The inaugural event was held on October 27 in Vikravandi, Tamil Nadu, drawing large crowds of enthusiastic supporters.

Expand cultivation with increased subsidy

Paddy farmers in the Gampaha district are gearing up to expand their cultivation during the Maha season. They said the government’s increase in the fertiliser subsidy has been a motivating factor, encouraging them to make the most of this support to enhance paddy production in the area. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

100 Years of Old Boys’ Day

In celebration of the ’100 Years of Old Boys’ Day,’ the Old Boys’ Association of Sri Sumangala College, Panadura, organized a series of events on Sunday (27).

At election meeting in Negombo

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in conversation with UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, and former MPs Nimal Lansa and Lasantha Alagiyawanna during an election meeting in Negombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Russell Arnold’s 51st birthday

International cricket commentator Russel Arnold celebrated his 51st birthday at the Elephant Shelter of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, surrounded by elephants and mahouts. The event earned warm praise from Indian cricket fans.

Heightened security for Chabad houses

STF, Air Force and police personnel have been deployed outside Jewish prayer centres known as ’Chabad Houses’ in Colombo, in light of the reported threat to Israeli nationals in Arugam Bay. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Lankapak at BMICH

Man’s best friend...

PET bottle collection bins installed

Security tightened at Arugam Bay

Johnston arrested...

Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested today by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after he was produced in the Fort Magistrate. He arrived at the CID last morning to provide a statement regarding a BMW allegedly owned by him, which was found unregistered and parked at a star-class hotel in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

No dearth of tourists…

Coconuts at Rs.120 each

UNRC meets Prime Minister

Namal holds election meeting in Kotte

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser, MP Namal Rajapaksa, held an election meeting in Kotte yesterday regarding the upcoming general election.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Protect natural resources

Annual Vas ceremony at IIT

Buddhist monks walking with lanterns in hand as they make their way to the main hall for the Dhamma sermon during the Annual Vas ceremony held recently at the International Institute of Theravada (IIT) in Karuwalagaswewa, Anamaduwa. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Protect elephants' right to life, freedom

The All Animal and Transhumance Organization held a protest at the Technical Junction, urging the government to protect elephants’ right to life and freedom, as they are dying prematurely due to train accidents and human activities. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Enjoying beauty of Golden Temple...

Larger groups of tourists are visiting the sacred Golden Temple in Dambulla these days. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Education Fair at BMICH

Students who have completed their general and advanced levels now have the opportunity to pursue higher education in various fields at top international universities. This opportunity is available at the ’’Education Fair’’ being held at the BMICH, Colombo, from 10 am until October 20th. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

India recognizes Pali as classical language

Colouring ceremony...

The colouring ceremony of the newly constructed seven-story building and the 105-foot-tall Bhadrasana Buddha statue was held today at the Weluwanaramaya International Buddhist Center in Ragama. The ceremony took place under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent, Ven. Waduruppe Nagitha Thera. Alongside the colouring ceremony, a blood donation campaign was also held. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Vap Poya observed at Kelaniya

Devotees at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya are seen participating in religious observances on Vap Full Moon Poya Day, which falls today. A child is seen offering a flower to a foreign visitor at the temple. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana