Stitching Buddhist flags...

The picture shows employees of a self-owned business in Demetagoda stitching Buddhist flags to be sold to the public in light of the Vesak festival. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Torrential rains in Colombo...

Heavy rain was received in several areas of the island, including Colombo, this evening. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

108th anniversary of ANZAC Day held in Colombo

The High Commission of New Zealand and the High Commission of Australia celebrated the 108th anniversary of ANZAC Day at a Dawn Service amidst respected formalities today (25 April 2023) at Commonwealth War Graves Section, Jawatta Cemetery, Colombo.

Grade 6 admission...

Children are being taken to be admitted to Grade Six at Gothami Balika Vidyalaya based on their eligibility through the 2022 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Seeing Northern Lights...

The travel experiences that people aged over 70 regret not having done when they were younger have been revealed – and it’s seeing the Northern Lights that’s number one.

Eid Mubarak

Muslims gathered Colombo today, to attend Eid prayers as the holy fasting month of Ramadan came to an end. It was organized by the Memon Association of Sri Lanka. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Recyclable plastic bottles...

The Ceylon Cold Stores, together with Viridis, launched corporate social responsibility today with a program to recycle plastic bottles. Ceylon Cold Stores Chairman Daminda Gamlath, Viridis Pvt. Ltd. Chairman Nilantha Gamage, and Secretary Ministry of Environment Dr. Anil Jasinghe were present at the launching ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Commemorating Easter Sunday terror attack victims

People commemorated their kith and kin who lost their precious lives in terror attacks on an Easter Sunday four years ago, gathered at a cemetery in Katuwapitiya. Over 260 people were killed and many others were maimed in the dastardly attacks on civilians in three churches and three luxury hotels in the island on April 21, 2019. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Want justice served to Easter Sunday victims...

Actor-turned activist Jehan Appuhami, who once carried the cross in protest against the injustice done to the Easter Sunday victims, is being given water by a Buddhist monk to quench his thirst. Appuhamy who was engaged in a similar demonstration in the sweltering heat in Colombo Fort yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Agreement signed to construct US$ 400 mn multi-story commercial and logistics center

An agreement was signed between the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), China Merchant Port Holdings (CM Port) and Access Engineering PLC for the development of a USD 400milion multi-story commercial and logistics center took place today at Ministry of Ports & Shipping, under the patronage of Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva. This is a BOI project which will greatly benefit the Sri Lankan economy and it is the first such project in Sri Lanka.

Easter Sunday attack commemorated…

The fourth anniversary of Easter Sunday attack was commemorated at St. Anthony’s Church Kochchikade today. Clergy, heads of foreign missions and family members of Easter Sunday victims also participated in the event. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Marking 4th year of Easter Sunday mayhem

The Catholic community in Negombo staged an all-night vigil to mark the fourth year of the deadly Easter Sunday suicide attacks last evening called for unveiling the truth behind the carnage. The protest march commenced from St. Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya is expected to reach Colombo by early morning today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Galle Face Green quiet....

The Galle Face Green is seen deserted after the cabinet has decided not to allow functions or any other events and will only be used by the general public to spend their leisure. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ramadan Bazaar kicks off ahead of Eid

Ramadan Bazaar 2023 kicked off in Colombo yesterday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) in view of the upcoming Eid festival. The event is open from 12 noon to 12 midnight and will come to a close today. The event features a wide range of products, including textiles, gifts, electrical appliances and local confectionery at affordable prices. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

'Hi Life Exhibition' at Cinnamon Lakeside...

The Hi Life exhibition was unveiled today at the Cinnamon Lakeside in Colombo with a rare collection of haute couture from India’s top designers. In this exhibition there are weaves’ traditional techniques with contemporary styles creating unique and stunning pieces that are coveted around the world. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Oil anointing ceremony at Gangaramaya Temple

Oil anointing ceremonies were held throughout the country this morning. Pictures shows oil anointing ceremonies that were held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Bellanwila Temple. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Elephant worshipping Lord Buddha

An elephant was seen offering flowers to Lord Buddha at the Kiri Vehera in Kataragama today. Some Buddhist devotees were seen at their religious places to invoke blessings during the auspicious time. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year

The Daily Mirror team wishes all its readers a Happy and Prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year. (Daily Mirror online)

Religious observance before new year...

The Siri Vajiragnana Dhamma School, Maharagama, organized religious observances this morning in view of the Sinhala and Tamil new year. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

I see you...

A tusker was seen roaming near the electric fence at the Udawalawa National Park this evening. Tourists passing the area did not forget to take the elephant into their memory chips. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Waiting eagerly to visit hometown

People are seen queued up to catch the first available bus to travel to their hometowns, are made to wait patiently at the Bastian Mawatha Bus Station in Colombo, before the new year’s dawn. Additional buses are added to facilitate the commuters. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Tourist arrival on the rise...

Tourists arriving in the country has seen a sharp increase and many of them used to visit the Gangaramaya temple and independence square in Colombo. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

Eggs sold in kg

Eggs are being sold based on their weight in Pettah. A kg of white eggs were sold at Rs: 990 and a kg of red eggs at Rs.1,040. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Sweet meats for Avurudu...

People are seen busy buying sweets from the market in Pettah ahead of the Sinhala Tamil New Year. Sri Lankans both Tamils and Sinhalese celebrate New Year on April 14. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Getting ready for New Year

People were seen buying clay pots to boil milk and prepare milk rice for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year day. The New Year is celebrated with boiling milk in a clay pot symbolizing prosperity, as milk spills over from all sides of the pot. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Indian HC hosts Iftar in Colombo

The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka hosted an Iftar event at the Galle Face Hotel today which was attended by politicians, diplomats, business leaders and journalists.

Shopping for veggies…

A large number of consumers are seen buying their daily needs such as vegetables and other commodities at Pettah Market for the upcoming festive season. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Shopping spree for New year...

People are seen busy buying essentials such as clothes at 2nd Cross Street in Pettah as Sinhala and Tamil New Year draws closer. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshasna

'Kavili Kade' at Mt. Lavinia

The ’Kavili Kade, where the customers can avail their New Year sweetmeats, was inaugurated at the Mt. Lavinia Hotel today. Former Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayake is seen at the event as the chief guest greeting well-known culinary expert Publis Silva. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Shopping for New Year...

A large number of people were seen shopping in Maharagama for clothes and various other items in view of the upcoming New Year. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel