Saudi Ambassador invites BBS chief for national day

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodathe Gnanasara thero was seen attending the Saudi National Day event held in Colombo last Friday (23). He attended the event as a special guest following an invitation by the Saudi Ambassador. Chief Executive Officer of the BBS Dilanthe Withanage was also among those who attended the event held at the Shangri-la Hotel

20-time Grand Slam champion retires

A tearful Roger Federer waved goodbye to professional tennis after teaming up with fellow great Rafael Nadal on an emotional night at the Laver Cup.

President at Walukarama Temple

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other higherups in the government participated in the annual Perahara of the Walukarama Temple in Kollupitiya today. Prime minister Dinesh Gunawardene, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, MP Vajira Abeywardene and Presidential Advisor Sagala Ratnayake were present at the event. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Foreign minister meets US President

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry met US President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden at the dinner hosted by them on the occasion of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Signature campaign at Galle Face Green

A country-wide signature campaign was launched from the Galle Face Green in Colombo by Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) calling for the repeal of the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Several politicians attached to the opposition party, civil society activists and artists participated. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Abolish PTA.....urges uni students’ Federation

The University Students’ Federation of Kelaniya University today staged a protest in front of the university demanding the government to release the Araglaya activists who were arrested and remanded unlawfully under prevention terrorism act and to abolish the PTA once and for all. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Prima Stella chose Chamika Karunarathne as new brand Ambassador

Nutrition brand Prima Stella Dairy today announced its partnership with the Sri Lankan all-rounder in the sporting arena, Chamika Karunarathne, the Sri Lankan cricket sensation as the new Brand Ambassador to carry forward the brand promise of inspiring Sri Lankans to ’’Be Healthy, Be Active’’. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Trinco Port to export its first shipment after 30 years

The Port of Trincomalee will carry out its first export shipment today, after a long lay off of 30 years, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said.

36th anniversary of Intl. Day of Sign Languages

The National Museum Department organized a program to educate a group of hearing-impaired children of Moratuwa Horetuduwa Chandrasekara Special School in view of the 36th anniversary of the National Museums of Natural History and International Day of Sign Languages. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Power out from Diyawannawa...

The ’Power to the People-System Change’ organization (YOUTH FOR CHAnge*) today staged a protest in Maharagama today over several demands, including bringing down the prices of essential goods and releasing the activists arrested during the Aragalaya. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Group Environmental Agenda 2030 launched

The Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday launched their Group Environmental Agenda 2030 ‘Haritha Mehewara’, a long-term commitment to protect and conserve the island’s critically endangered endemic species through necessary actions and interventions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

’My Body Is Mine’ book launched

’My Body Is Mine’ an English children’s story book by Dr. Nuwan Thotawatta was launched recently. Awareness and learning are considered the best approaches to stop child abuse. Imparting this knowledge to children at an early age is not an easy task. Considering this crucial need, this fascinating children’s novel is developed with colourful illustrations. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Will not pay the electricity bills

A group of monks, priests and nuns today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station against the increased electricity tariff. The religious leaders claimed that they were unable to pay the bills and would not pay the bills. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Special press meet by Independent MPs

A special press conference was held by the Independent Members of Parliament this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Sharing light moments....

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in Britain having taken part at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, met King Charles III on the sidelines of the royal ceremony last weekend.

Nawaloka Hospital; 37 years of excellence...

Sri Lanka’s foremost private healthcare provider, the Nawaloka Hospital today marked 37 years of delivering exceptional clinical outcome to local and overseas patients. A series of events were held to mark the occasion. The anniversary celebrations commenced with the unveiling of Nawaloka Hospital’s premium primary care unit, ’Serene Centre’ with an elevator. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Education minister at US Education Summit

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha represented Sri Lanka at the Transforming of Education Summit, held in New York, USA during the 77th UN General Assembly. The main objective of this summit was to find solutions to the global educational crisis.

Lankan vendor’s love for royalty and Queen

Thousands of Britons irrespective of their status, are deeply saddened by the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, waited in 12-hour long queues outside the Westminster Abbey to pay their last respects in the past ten days. Likewise, one man living thousands of miles away from Britain, mourning the death of the queen, was preparing to pay his last respects to his favourite monarch today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Galle Face gets cleaner look..

The ’Pannaraya Organization’, Colombo together with the Coastal Conservation Department and the Marine Resources Protection Authority jointly conducted a beach cleaning yesterday (18) at 9.00 am on the Galle Face beach to celebrate International Coastal Conservation Day. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Wasantha Mudalige’s birthday celebrated outside TID

Taking the peaceful Galle Face Aragalaya to a whole new level, a group of independent youths cut a cake to celebrate the birthday of the PTA detained Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convener Wasantha Mudalige outside Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) in Colombo last night. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Public petition sought against increased electricity, water charges

Public petition asking the government to reduce the fuel prices, electricity and water charges was signed today near Fort Railway Station by the National Bhikkhu Front. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Big crowds at CIBF 2022

Volumes of people have gathered at the Colombo International Book Fair for the 4th day. The book fair 2022 kicked off at the BMICH on September 16 after a lapse of two years. Pix by Nisal baduge

Requiem eucharist for Queen Elizabeth II held in Colombo

A requiem Eucharist for Queen Elizabeth II was held at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, in Colombo last evening. A number of diplomats, including the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton attended the service. Pix by Nisal Baduge

President pays last respects to Queen

President Ranil Wickremesinghe accompanied by Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe and Sri Lanka Ambassador in the UK Saroja Sirisena, pay their last respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall.

Protest by voice of women

Placing numerous demands, the Women’s Voice Organization engaged in a protest march opposite the Fort Railway Station recently. When the protesters attempted to reach the police headquarters, tensions culminated and heated verbal exchanges were witnessed between the policemen and the agitators. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Against spiralling cost of living...

Members of the Women’s Rights Organisation engaged in an agitation against the government to reduce the price of essential goods and thereby provide immediate relief to the people who are trampled down by escalating cost of living. The protest held opposite the Fort Railway station. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

President arrives in London

President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in the United Kingdom to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

116th Birth Anniversary of Former President J. R. Jayewardene held

The 116th birth anniversary event of the founding father and former President J. R. Jayewardene was held with the participation of Minister of Cultural Affairs Vidura Wickramanayake. SJB MPs Gayantha Karunatilaka, Tissa Attanayake and Harshana Rajakaruna were also present. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Champions felicitated

At the felicitation ceremony organized for the Champions of Asia (cricket, netball and commonwealth) held at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel under the patronage of the President, each netball player of the victorious team received Rs. 2 million by Sri Lanka Cricket.

13th national Cubboree

The 13th national Cubboree was held at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia today. South Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Santhush Woonjin participated in the event as the Cheif Guest while several dignitaries including the President of the Sri Lanka Scout Association attended the event. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja