12 air tickets for students leaving for Japan

Air tickets were handed over to 12 young students through the IRO College of Education technical intern recruit Sri Lankan workers in Japan. The air tickets were handed over at the Gangaramaya temple in Colombo yesterday. These students will leave for Japan on Wednesday (22). After receiving the tickets, the students were blessed by the Deputy Incumbent Gangaramaya Temple Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Tense situ outside Presidential Secretariat

Protesters who were blocking the entrances to the Presidential Secretariat in Galle Face were removed by the police this morning.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Painted faces...

Cricket fans are seen painting their faces to cheer their team just before the third ODI of the five-match series against Australia got off yesterday at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Remembering late PM

A special commemoration ceremony was held to mark the 111th birth anniversary of Late Prime Minister Dudley Senanayake at his statue in Borella yesterday. His grand nephew former Minister Rukman Senanayake and other relatives were present at the event. The picture shows Deputy Mayor of Colombo garlanding the statue of the former Premier. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Indian Women’s team arrives

Indian Women’s Team led by Harmanpreet Kaur arrived in Sri Lanka to play three T20Is in Dambulla on June 23,

It’s selfie time

A fan invades the ground to take a selfie with Dushmantha Chameera following the win against Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Ground yesterday.

Protest against awarding projects to Adani Group

The protesters at Galle Face shouted slogans against the move by the Sri Lankan government to award the renewable energy project to Adani Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate without following proper tender procedures. They alleged that the Sri Lankan government succumbed to Indian pressure. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Legalise employee conditions

The members of the Protect Union today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway station demanding the government to legalise and create safer working environment for domestic workers. The protest was held in view of the International Domestic Workers’ Day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sila program for Poson

The Viharamahadevi Girl’s School, Colombo 10, held a sila program yesterday in view of the Poson Poyaday. Children from various religious background in the school are seen taking part in the programme. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Pelicans dive at Beira Lake...

Beira Lake promises spectacular entertainment to the visitors and onlookers as pelicans dive for prey on the waterfront. These migrant birds fly from the West to East every year during a particular season. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Winding queues....still with hope

Long queues were witnessed at filling stations in Colombo, although fuel was distributed toady. Pix by Pradeep Pathjirana and Nisal Baduge

Galle Road blocked from Dehiwala...

A group of people blocked the Galle Road from Dehiwala demanding fuel this morning.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Poson Bathi Gee...

Students of the Wijaya Dhamma School in Kotte Naga Viharaya hosted Bathi Gee last night to mark the Poson Poya. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Poson Dansala at Gangarama temple

Another dansala took place near the Gangarama Temple this afternoon in view of the Poson Poya day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Prisoners released under Poson pardon

Following the recommendations of the Justice, Prisons, and Constitutional Reforms Ministry, 173 prisoners have been released from the prisons around the country on account of Poson Poya Day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

World Blood Donor's Day

An event was organised at the National Blood Transfusion Services in Narahenpita in view of the ’World Blood Donors’ Day’ today in recognition of the individuals who donate their blood to save the lives of the people who are unknown to them. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Poson Dansala at Sirikotha

The United National Party (UNP) has organized a Dansala this afternoon at its head quarters ’’Sirikota’’, Pitakotte in view of the Poson full-moon poya day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Religious observances at Gangaramaya and Bellanwila

People gathered at the Gangaramaya temple at Hunupitiya, Colombo and Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya were seen taking part in religious observances today on Poson Full Moon Poya day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Kithsiri de Mel

Thantirimale Poson Aloka Pooja

The historic Thantirimale Poson Aloka Pooja organized by Wijaya Newspapers Ltd. for the 19th time commenced today at the Thantirimale Rajamaha Raja Maha Viharaya.

Pettah busy, but no sales

The wholesale shops in Pettah were deserted today resulted in poor business turnover. The shop owners lament that it is difficult to trade essential commodities because of skyrocketing prices and price control mechanism. However the porters (natamis) seem busy loading and unloading goods to and from Lorries. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Nisal Baduge.

LAUGFS draws long queues...

Long queues are seen at LAUGFS outlet along Havelock Road to buy gas, as limited number of cylinders have been issued for distribution among consumer today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Long queues for kerosene

Long queues were seen at Kosgas Junction to purchase Kerosene due to the shortage of domestic gas in the country. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Shanaka plays captain’s knock

Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a scintillating half-century as Sri Lanka edged world champions Australia by four wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International to avoid a series whitewash on Saturday.

Poson Perahera in Ragama

The historic Poson Perahera of the Ragama Walpola was held this year after two years. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Dry rations for low-income families

Essential dry rations were distributed among 50 low-income families in the Tewatta Grama Niladhari divisions in Ragama by the Chief Prelate of the Ragama Batuwatte Rathna Sri Gnanarama Pothgul Viharaya in Narangoda Paluwa recently. Meanwhile, the Chief Prelate provided breakfast and lunch for the people who were queuing up for diesel for seven days in front of the temple. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Vaccination drive at Viharamahadevi Park

Picture shows people are receiving their vaccines against the COVID-19 virus at the vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Dry rations for school children in Colombo

Dry rations were distributed among schoolchildren from low-income families in Colombo district yesterday. They were distributed among children in three schools in Colombo at a ceremony held at the Kotahena Central School. The dry rations were donated by the Chinese Embassy and the Sri Lanka – China Friendship Association. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Gifts for children at LRH

Malaysian High Commissioner Tan Yang Thai, his spouse and Members of Alumni Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme today handed some gifts items to the children who are admitted to Lady Ridgway Hospital (LRH). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Police fire tear gas on protesters

Police fired tear gas to disperse a group of protestors opposite the Police headquarters today. The protestors were engaged in a protest demanding justice for the attack on Galle Face Gree protest site, ’GotaGoGama’ on May 9. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

AUS defeat SL by 3 wickets

Sri Lankan batters failed to fire for the second consecutive T20 match against Australia and managed 124-9 in Colombo after the visitors won the toss and chose to field Wednesday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana