Pindapatha mission

A pindapatha mission with the participation of more than 200 monks was observed as a part of a series of religious programs during the Uduvap poya day named Metta Sanghadana at Kotte today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Seeking blessings on Unduvap Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Unduvap Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Inter House Athletics Meet 2022 of the Lyceum Gampaha

Inter House Athletics Meet 2022 of the Lyceum International School Gampaha was held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium Diyagam on Sunday. On the invitation of Lyceum International School Gampaha Director Dilmi Ratnayake and Principal Thilanka Karunaratne the Secretary to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs Dr. Amal Harsha De Silva graced the occasion as the chief guest .

’’Stop selling state properties’’

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest in Kottawa and Homagama, demanding to withdraw the attempt to sell state properties and grant concessions for the people. Pix by Nisal Baduge

CEB employees protest...

The Ceylon Electricity Board Joint Trade Union Alliance (CEBJTUA) today staged a protest in front of the CEB headquarters against several demands, such as the actions taken to increase the electricity bill and against selling national assets and risking their employees’ jobs. Pix by Samantha Perera

Talking about cyber harassment

The Lanka Change Makers held a media briefing today to describe issues relating to sensitive matters such as cyber harassment, cyber bullying, and illegal online stalking that people in the country face. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

PRS Campus Convocation

A convocation ceremony to award diploma certificates for nurses by the PRS campus held recently at the BMICH. The chairperson of the institute, Dr. Vinya Sachinthani Handunge and the Head Nurse of the National Hospital Pushpa Ramyani de Soysa were present at the ceremony. Pix by Nimaldiri Edirisinghe

Against converting Railways to authority

The Railway Trade Union Alliance today staged a protest in front of the Railways Head Quarters in Colombo, demanding that the proposal to convert the Railways Department into an authority be withdrawn and to chase the Government for attempting to sell the State properties. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Against selling State assets

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Joint Trade Union Alliance has decided to hold a protest campaign in front of the CEB head Quarters tomorrow against selling the State assets. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

President’s fifty-year milestone

A felicitation ceremony organized by legal professionals to celebrate President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s 50-year-long career as a lawyer, was held at Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo yesterday.

400 families receive dry rations

At least 400 families were handed dry rations during a program at the Kaduwela Sri Abhayadarshanamaya temple on the advice of the Chief Incumbent Venerable Parapamulle Sirivimala Nayaka Thero.

Pictures of the Year

National Geographic has unveiled the top ’Pictures of the Year’ showcasing the most stunning images from around the world that were captured in 2022. (Daily Mail)

51st National Day of UAE celebrated

The 51st National Day of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was marked by its embassy in Colombo today. Environment Minister Naseer Ahamed was the chief guest at the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Textile industry exhibition at BMICH

The textile industry exhibition and sales fair organized with the aim of bringing designs that won at the national handloom textile competition and with the view to provide marketing facilities for handloom textile entrepreneurs, held today at BMICH. The exhibition will continue until Saturday (4). Plantation Industries Minister Ramesh Pathirana graced the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Provide solutions......

The Health Service Staff Union today staged protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital demanding immediate solutions to the current issues. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Staff expenditure of former Presidents

Defence top brass visit KDU hospital

The State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon together with the Defence Secretary and Chairperson of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Board of Management General Kamal Gunaratne made an inspection visit to the University Hospital of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (UH-KDU) situated in Werahera today (Dec 01).

UNP conducts interviews to select organizers

Interviews are held to select organizers for the UNP at Party headquarters, ’Sirikotha’ today. UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardena, Navin Dissanayake and Lakshman Wijemanne are seen in the picture conducting interviews. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Seeking public signatures to release IUSF, IUBF convenors

The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today distributed leaflets and collected public signatures in front of the Fort railway station for a petition demanding the immediate release of IUSF convenor Wasantha Mudalige and IUBF convenor Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thero and to abolish the PTA. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Remove taxes....

The Women for Rights Organization held a protest, demanding the government remove taxes on school equipment, including stationery, and reduce the cost of living, which had become a burden for people in the country. The protest was held at the Polduwa Junction, in Battaramulla. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Justice for Palestine

The Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine today held a public seminar to mark the International Day for Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The event held at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) at the BMICH complex. UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer and researcher and activist Kusum Wijetilleke participated the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Tourists arrive...

A section of the tourists, who arrived in the country onboard the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship today, are seen visiting the historical Gangaramaya temple in Colombo on November 29, 2022. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Three cricketers enter wedlock

Three Sri Lankan cricketers who are part of the Sri Lanka team that is playing against Afghanistan in Pallekele, Kandy, got married today in three separate ceremonies held in Colombo.

Stop Bottom Throwing

The Vinivida Foundation organized a protest today at the Galle Face to stop bottom throwing, which is affecting the local fishing community. The protest was organized by the Foundation’s general secretary, a public interest litigation activist, and attorney-at-law Nagananda Kodituwakku. Pix by Pradeep Pathitrana

Law, rules bury innocent lives under ’soil’

The United Environmental Organization held a silent protest in front of the Environment Ministry in Baththaramulla today, demanding that the law should be strictly applied against the officials who are destroying the Mahaweli. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

Commandos pass out in thrilling ceremony

A total of 06 Officers and 366 Other Ranks of the 50 A, B, C, D, E and F batches of the Commando Regiment (CR) who underwent rigorous training that spanned 18 months at Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) finally showcased their exceptional operational techniques during their Passing out Parade (PoP) on Saturday (26).

Navy marks 72nd anniversary with religious ceremonies

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne along with the President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne attended all-night pirith chanting and alms giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval complex. The meritorious events were organized by the Buddhist Association of the Navy to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 72nd Anniversary (09th December) of the Sri Lanka Navy

1st National Kiddoree held in Colombo

The first National Kiddoree, organized by the Sri Lanka Scout Association, was held yesterday at the Viharamahadevi Park. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The past week - In pictures

Demanding release of conveners

The members of the Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) today held a silent protest in front of the courts complex in Hulftsdorp, Colombo, demanding the release of the convener of the IUSF, Wasantha Mudalige, and the president of the Inter-University Buddhist Federation (IUBF) Galvewa Siridhamma Thera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana