Waiting to buy wings to Korea....

People are seen waiting at the Korean Embassy in Colombo to get their visas. People lament that they have been waiting for days at the embassy. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Discussing changes?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe at Organization of Professional Associations (OPA) Annual Conference. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

First converted electric Trishaw launched

The launching event of the electric three-wheelers converted by David Peris Motor Company was held this morning, and the MoU was signed with USAID in the presence of the US Envoy to Sri Lanka. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera was present at the event and said, it was great to see much needed energy sector transformations taking place and hold the key for the future.

Health workers’ demo

The health workers’ union conducted a protest in front of the National Hospital, appealing to the government to stop the repression immediately, not to cut health staff allowances and to insider allowing concessions. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Colourful kites...

Kids are seen flying kites at the Pandura beach as August is the kite flying season. Pix by Samantha Perera

Yuan Wang 5 arrives

The Chinese scientific research vessel ’Yuan Wang 5’ arrived at the Hambantota port this morning.

Prices down...

People were are busy buying goods at the economic centre in Narahenpita today. The prices of several essential consumer goods, including potatoes, onions and lentils have come down. It was seen that the retail price of a kilo of domestically imported potatoes has dropped to Rs.180, and the price of a kilo of large onions to Rs. 150. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Donation...

The Sri Lanka Association of Oregon in Portland, USA was magnanimous to donate a shipment of urgent medicines by air cargo, which the Health Ministry is badly in need of during emergencies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Joes beat Wesley, finish league runners-up

The Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament came to an end today with the last Super Round match between St Joseph’s College and Wesley College played at Havelock Park. St. Joseph’s prevailed 26-11 to end up as the second in the league behind winners Isipathana College. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Expose corrupt deals...

The Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union today staged a protest in front of their head office calling for a forensic audit on the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) Chairman and to expose the corrupt deals. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Ceremonial welcome to dornier 228 Aircraft

A ceremonial welcome was given for India’s latest gift to the people of Sri Lanka in the presence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other dignitaries. The Dornier 228 aircraft was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and will increase security. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Isipathana emerges champions

Isipathana College emerged the Dialog Schools Rugby 2022 league champions when they defeated defending and three time champions Royal College by 21 points to 15 in the deciding match played at the Havelock Park yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Facelift after Kataragama Perahera....

Army personnel are seen cleaning the Wedihiti Kanda (Wedahiti Kanda) area after the Kataragama perahera where plastic bottles and bags are strewn everywhere after the season, though people have been advised not to bring plastic to the area. But after every Perahera season, the area gets littered with a large number of plastic discards. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Kirinda beach draws large group of holiday makers

People are seen enjoying the stunning beauty of the Kirinda beach during last weekend. Even though the economic crisis continue to trample down people, they want to keep their loved ones happy and to take a break from busy life. Pix by Nisal Baduge

World Wushu Kung Fu Day celebrated

Sri Lanka Celebrated 2022 World Wushu Kung Fu Day, (WWKD) held at the Independence Square in Colombo recently with the Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Zhang Yingbao as Chief Guest. Exhibition games also added colour to the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Easter Sunday victims receive donation

A group of people who were injured in the Easter Sunday bomb blasts, receive monetary donation and souvenir from Apostolic Nuncio (Vatican Ambassador in Colombo) Archbishop Brian Udaigwe and Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith. ​Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Pakistan commemorate 75th Independence Day

The 75th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Taekwondo Championship Awards

Korean Embassy, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation, organized the awards ceremony for the 2022 Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo championship at the National Youth Services Council Indoor Stadium.

Protesters vacate ‘GotaGoGama’

‘GotaGoGama’ protesters vacated the Galle Face Green after the police informed them to vacate the protest ground. The protesters removed their tents and structures and left the protest site completely today. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Kataragama Perehara Water cutting

The Esala festival in Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala ended with the Main procession last night (11) and water cutting ceremony was held this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Kataragama Esala Perahera

The annual Kataragama Esala Perahera concluded at the historic Ruhunu Kataragama Devale last evening. Pix by Nisal Baduge

GR spotted leaving airport in Thailand

Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand on Thursday. (Reuters)

After long walk from Jaffna...

The pilgrims who came to the Kataragama temple from as far as Jaffna are seen resting at the temple premises. Devotees from the North and East were trekking through the Kumana and Yala National Parks, bound for Kataragama to participate in the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devala festival. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A former President on the run!

Nikini Full Moon Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaging in religious observances at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Kataragama temple, Kiri Vehera on Nikini full moon Poya day which falls today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nisal Baduge

Korea shows generosity....

The ’’Korean Friends of Hope International’’ today made a donation of stationaries to support Sri Lankan students. The donation was made at the Education Ministry today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Awaiting court order to wind up....?

Some people are still seen occupying the ’Agitation Site’ at the Galle Face Green. They say that they will not leave the ground until they get the court order to do so. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Agreement signed to produce, market electronic devices, mobile phones

As a reputed consumer goods retailer, Abans PLC, partners with EWIS Colombo Limited (ECL), the only Original Equipment Manufacturer in Sri Lanka, to start producing and market consumer electronic devices. A partnership agreement was signed today on electronic devices by Original Device Manufacturing (ODM). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

You are truly immortal indeed!

An event held at the ’Agitation Site’ close to the Galle Face Green, Colombo this evening to remember the people’s heroes who sacrificed their lives in the struggle, reiterating they are always immortal! Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Citizenship ordinance signed...

A citizenship ordinance was signed by the clergy at the independence square today against suppression and selling public assets. A protest march was organised by the Trade Union Coordination Centre from the Viharamahadevi Park to Independence Square, Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe