Webb Ellis Cup in Colombo

The Webb Ellis Cup, awarded to the winners of the Rugby World Cup, was displayed for public viewing in Colombo CR & FC grounds yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Kala Pola 2023 open-air art fair kicks off

Kala Pola, the annual open-air art fair, the largest and most vibrant platform for artists to showcase their work and to interact with the art community, was commenced along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, also known as Green Path today. Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Maldives Paul Stephens graced the event as the Chief Guest. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Against electricity tariff hike...

Citizens of People’s Struggle staged a protest in front of the Power and Energy Ministry against the recent electricity tariff hike. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachhi

Court Law Journal Volume II launched

The ’Chief Magistrate Court Law Journal - Volume II was presented yesterday to Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya. The event was held at the Colombo Magistrates’ Court Lawyers’ Association (CMCLA).CMCLA Chairman and Senior Lawyer Chandrasiri Wijesinghe and the Law Journal’s Editor, Lawyer Chintha Fernando, handed over the Journal to the Chief Justice. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Colombo hosts Pakistan Lifestyle Exhibition

Pakistan Lifestyle Exhibition is being held at BMICH until February 19. The Exhibition features leading Pakistani companies and manufacturers of Textile and Clothing, Designer wear, Handicraft and Traditional Textiles, Cutlery, Furniture, Carpets, Marble and Services. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Protest against tariff increase

A protest is currently under way in front of the Energy Ministry by two consumers to oppose recent decision to increase the electricity tariff by 66%. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Galaxy S23 launched in SL

Samsung’s latest flagship top-of-the-range Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S23 were officially launched in Colombo by Samsung Electronics Sri Lanka today.

SJB unveils updated economic blueprint

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today unveiled the updated economic blueprint during an economic forum organized by the party’s economic council. Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa was the chief guest at this event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

Mattala getting busier...

Once idling Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) is getting busier by the day with several carriers, specially from Russia, deciding to start operations to the airport in the country’s deep south. Russian carrier Red Wings and another aircraft brought in about 800 tourists to the island last Friday. Pic by Nimalsiri Edirisingha

Appoint qualified teachers

Sri Lanka Teacher Services Union together with the Bachelor of Education Degree holders Collective, held a protest in front of the Education Ministry urging the Government to employ qualified persons as teachers. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Walk for Paws...

The Rotaract Club of the Science Faculty of the Colombo University held a demonstration saying that regardless of the breeds, all dogs including stray or pet, deserve the same love.

Rotary Italia Charity Fun Rally

The Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan (RCCM) in partnership with the Italian Car Enthusiasts Club (ICEC) held their inaugural Car Rally yesterday at the Excel World Car Park. The charity rally had over 40 participants of all cars of all makes and models. The participants of the rally had a fun-filled day of driving with camaraderie.Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

SLAF assists to douse factory fire

The Sri Lanka Air Force has launched operations to douse the fire which broke out in a factory in Katana this morning. Fire vehicles and airmen were dispatched to the location from the Airforce Base in Katunayake.

General Sahir meets Defence Secretary

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza NI (M) commended Sri Lanka’s efforts for its on-going recovery from its economic crisis, at a meeting held with the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, during his visit to the Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.

Awaiting SC ruling on LG polls…

The parties that filed petitions regarding the Local Government election were seen at the Supreme Court today. The petitions were taken up for hearing at the Supreme Court today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

SLCFA donates drugs to Apeksha Hospital

Sri Lanka China Friendship Association (SLCFA) today donated drugs worth 4 million to Apeksha Cancer Hospital and Children Hospital at the Ministry of Health. Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong and Health Ministry Secretary S. Janaka Sri Chandraguptha, SLCFA president Ananda Goonatilleke were also present the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

General meets General

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza yesterday held a meeting with the Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) in Colombo.

’’Pin Anumodhana’’ for earthquake victims

A ’’Pin Anumodhana’’ ceremony to transfer merit to those killed in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria was held at the Gangaramaya temple, Colombo yesterday with the participation of Turkish Ambassador Demet Şekercioğlu, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake and other dignitaries. The event was preceded by Viharadikaari of the Gangaramaya Temple Ven. Dr Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Pay our Mahapola scholarship payment…

The General Students’ Union of Colombo University staged a protest demanding the immediate payment of overdue Mahapola scholarship payment. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Another protest against new taxes…

The trade unions of the Sri Lanka Telecom organized a protest in front of the Telecom head office against the new taxes and increase in the cost of living. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Can’t let her go...

A heartbreaking image from an earthquake-stricken city in Turkey shows a grieving father holding the hand of his dead daughter lying under the rubble of a razed apartment block.The devastating picture has emerged after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria on Monday, followed by a third quake with a magnitude of 5.7 on Tuesday morning. (AFP)

Resisting the government...

The Alliance of Trade Unions and Mass Organization today held a protest outside the Sethsiripaya in Battaramulla urging the government to provide relief by reducing prices of goods and fuel. They also urged the government to repeal the PTA. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

CPC TUs protest against tax...

The members of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) trade union engaged in a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station against indiscriminate tax hikes by the government recently. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Israeli Defence Attaché meets SLAF chief in Colombo

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the State of Israel based in New Delhi, Colonel Avihay Zafrany called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters on February 6.

Heated situation near parliament

A heated situation had arisen due to the police obstructing the protest held today near the entrance of the Maha Sangharatnaya Parliament. A protest was organized against the full enforcement of the 13th Constitutional Amendment and this heated situation occurred when the monks tried to march towards the Parliament through Polduwa intersection. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Patients waiting...

Despite the doctors protest today over recent recent tax hikes, people were seen waiting at the Colombo National Hospital to take their medicines and for other medical requirements. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Port Trade Unions up against new tax policy...

The members of Port Trade Union Collective today staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station against the recent tax hikes introduced by the government. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Against new taxes...

The Electricity Union workers Association staged a protest in front of the Electricity Board against new taxes and rising cost of living. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Art exhibition ‘crisis and struggle’

An art exhibition by Sujith Ratnayake titled ‘crisis and struggle’ commenced at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre in Colombo today. The exhibition focuses on the ‘Aragalaya’ and related incidents. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Settle our outstanding...

The National Renewable Energy Plant Workers’ Union today staged a silent protest in front of the Energy Ministry, demanding the government settle the due Rs. 45 billion outstanding payment. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.