Colombo International Book fair kicks off

The Colombo International Book fair 2022 kicked off at the BMICH today after a lapse of two years owing to the COVID 19 pandemic. The exhibition and fair will be held till 25 September 2022. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Last respect to Creasy Silva

President Ranil Wickremesinhe paid his last respects to Chief of Security Staff Gen. Shavendra Silva’s father the Late former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board Creasy Silva last evening.Pix by Mahesh Kirthiratne

Derailed...

The intercity express train heading to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia from Kankesanturai derailed near Kollupitiya while it returning to the station yard this morning. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Lotus tower lights up

The lotus tower was seen lit up last night after it was opened for public yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Another ‘aragalaya’ demanding relief

A female representation of the Galle Face Aragalaya that gathered at Colombo Fort demanded the government to provide an economy to survive, as the previous regime was utterly corrupt and lead the country to bankruptcy. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

Against price hikes

Women for Rights today held a protest in front of the Fort railway station demanding to reduce the price of goods and provide immediate relief to the people. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Lotus Tower opens to public

Lotus Tower, South Asia’s tallest structure officially opened for the public from yesterday. Accordingly, the public can visit it by buying tickets for Rs.500 and Rs.2,000 each and the ticket fee for foreigners is US$ 20. Pics by Nisal Baduge

NDC graduation ceremony

National Defence College (NDC) graduation ceremony was held today. President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Clear five litre petrol barrier...

Three-wheeler owners today staged a protest in Borella demanding increase their fuel quota instead of five litres per week. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Stop state repression...

A protest was held in front of the St. Anthony Convent in Borella today, demanding the government to stop state repression and to go for an election. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Skyrocketed vegetable prices...

The vegetable prices in the wholesale vegetable market in Gunasinghepura, Pettah was seen skyrocketed despite the centres receiving ample stocks. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Asian Champs arrive

The national cricket and netball teams who emerged Asian champions were paraded along the streets from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Colombo this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Golden Reader Award 2019/2020

The Golden Reader Award 2019/2020 for the best novel published in the last two years was held yesterday at the Kumaratunga Munidasa Hall at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) under the patronage of Prof. Praneeth Abeysundara. Darshana Shammi Wijethilake received the award for the best work and monetary award. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

First ever low carbon aluminium introduced

The first ever low-carbon aluminium, which is known as ’Ozon’ was introduced to Sri Lanka’s construction sector recently.

No relief in sight....

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today distributed pamphlets opposite the Fort railway station to make the public aware that the current economic crisis and taxes imposed on essential commodities. The TUCC said that although the new government came to power, there is no relief in sight for the country’s collapsed economy. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Isipathana College beat St. Joseph’s in President’s Cup final

Isipathana College completed a Schools Rugby double, winning the President’s Trophy, beating St. Joseph’s College 49-22 in the final on Sunday. Isipathana College scored four goals, three tries and two penalities while St. Joseph’s scored two goals, a try and a penalty. Isipathana were also crowned this year’s schools’ league champions. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Lotus Tower: Official tour will commence on Sept. 15

A media tour took place today to describe the viewpoints and inform the public about the official opening of the Lotus Tower in Colombo. The tower’s operations are scheduled to commence on September 15. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Don't stamp Aragalists as terrorists

The non-partisan People’s Union for Justice staged a protest at the Galle Face agitation site, demanding not to take action to suppress the people who had engaged in Aragalaya and not to call or stamp them as terrorists. The protesters also demand that the release of all students held under the PTA. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

65th Malaysian National Day celebrated

The reception of the 65th Malaysian National Day was held in Colombo last Friday (9) with the participation of the Malaysian people living in Sri Lanka together with some members of the local community. Meanwhile, the National day was held on August 31. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nisal Baduge

156th police day commemoration

The Dam Street police station has organized a mobile service in commemoration of the 156th police day at Hameed Al Husseinie school. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Champions...

Sri Lanka have won the title of the Asia Cup Champions for the sixth time, beating Pakistan by 23 runs in the final of the tournament at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night.

Humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka

USAID Administrator Samantha Power at the media conference in Colombo flanked by US Ambassador in Sri Lanka Julie Chung, USAID Mission Director Sri Lanka and Maldives Gabriel Grau where the former pledged further US$20 million as humanitarian aid. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Talks to improve tourism between Iran and Sri Lanka

The Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka Hashem Ashjazadeh met Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday. The meeting took place at the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry.

Binara Full Moon Poya

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple on Binara Full Moon Poya Day (10). Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Isipathana trounce S. Thomas’ to qualify for President’s Trophy final

Isipathana College Colombo moved a step closer to completing a schools’ rugby double, beating S. Thomas’ College 29-13 in the semi-final. Isipathana ran into three goals, a try and a penalty, while the Thomians managed just a goal and a penalty. Pix by Kushana Pathiraja

Bhikku Federation agitate at Fort

The Inter University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) today engaged in a protest opposite the Gunasinghapura Bus Stand in Colombo demanding the government abolish the executive presidency, reduce taxes where people can afford, not to arrest people who engage in protests within democratic framework and to release the detained activities. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Dry rations for low-income families

In commemoration of the 156th police day, fifty packs of dry food were distributed among low-income families in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

New Director General of Information Dept appointed

Senior Journalist Dinith Chinthaka Karanarathna assumed duties as the Director General of Government Information Department today at the Government Information Department. The Ministry Media Secretary Anusha Palpita, former Director General Mohan Samaranayaka, Newspaper editors and family members are at the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Damitha Abeyratne remanded

Actress Damitha Abeyratne was today ordered to be remanded till September 14 after being produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Felicitation ceremony

A felicitation ceremony held at the Sri Sangamiththa Balika Vidyalaya for the children who have passed the 2022 Grade 5 scholarship examination. The ceremony was held at the school’s main hall. Pix by Samantha Perera