IMF staff and SL reach staff-level agreement

IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Peter Breuer, attended a press conference in Colombo today. Photo by Pradeep Pathirana

Preparing for Christmas...

People are seen buying Christmas decorations from shops in the Colombo area in line with the Christmas season. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

President takes office as Defence Minister

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed duties as the new Defence Minister today (22) at the at the Defence Headquarters.

President arrives at Parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at Parliament a short while ago to deliver the government’s Policy Statement during the ceremonial sitting of the first session of the 10th Parliament. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Safe Labour Migration Programme handover ceremony

The Embassy of Switzerland, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka and International Labour Organisation (ILO), hosted the hand-over ceremony of the Safe Labour Migration Programme (SLMP) at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. This event marked the formal conclusion of a 14-year partnership that significantly advanced the safe and regular labour migration landscape in Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

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Minor floods...

A minor flood situation was reported on the Gampaha-Ganemulla road and the Gampaha-Ja Ela road following heavy rainfall in the area. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Universal Children’s Day...

Children enjoying themselves at the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo on Universal Children’s Day which falls today (November 20). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Rehearsal for opening of 10th Parliament...

The ceremonial opening of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament is scheduled for tomorrow (21). A rehearsal for the event was held today (20) at the Parliament premises.

New Health Minister assumes duties

Dr. Nalin de Jayatissa, assumed duties as the Minister of Health at the Ministry of Health this afternoon. (19).

Korean E8 visa in danger...

ABBA tribute concert

Against controversial Māori treaty bill

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties

Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today at a simple ceremony.

Election Observation Mission holds media briefing

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) held a media briefing on the International Election Observation Mission for the 2024 Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections. During this briefing, ANFREL presented its interim report and overview of their observation findings. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Composition of 10th Parliament

10th Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka will Convene for the first time on November 21.

Colombo stays calm after historic win

Despite a historic election victory for the National Power Party (NPP), sweeping all electoral provinces of the country, life in Colombo appeared unchanged. Residents continued their daily routines even after the announcement of this significant result.

Ill Poya religious observances

Today Il Full Moon Poya Day marks the Katina Cheevara offering to Buddhist monks who observed ’’Vas’’ during the rainy season. Devotees are seen observing religious rituals at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Vidya Shanthi Maha Pirivena, Pliyandala. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Watching election results...

People were seen watching the election results on a digital screen placed in front of the counting center at Royal College. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Ballot boxes to counting centres...

Ballot boxes were seen being brought to the respective polling stations in Gampaha amid rain.​ Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Ballot boxes arrive at D.S. Senanayake College

Ballot boxes were brought to D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo 07, for the general election. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Political leaders cast votes

Political leaders from National People’s Power (NPP), Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) arrived at respective polling stations yesterday to cast their votes

President casts vote

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake cast his vote this morning at the Saikoji Preschool polling centre at the Abeysingharama Temple in Panchikawatta for the 2024 General Election.

Waiting to cast their votes...

Voters waiting at polling stations in various parts of the Colombo and Gampaha districts since this morning to cast their votes. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Kushan Pathiraja

Fumigation under way...

Due to the increase in mosquito breeding places following the recent inclement weather, the Modara Municipal Council carried out fumigation to control dengue mosquito breeding. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

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BLE Alumni elects new executive team

The Alumni Association of the Bachelor of Labour Education (BLE) held its Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2024, at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute, where the President and Executive Committee for the 2024/25 term were elected.

Ballot boxes on way to polling stations

Ballot boxes for tomorrow’s parliamentary election being transported to polling stations from D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

International observers meet media

China hit-and-run incident