Awareness on pandemic...

An awareness programme on COVID-19 pandemic, which seems worsening, was held in the Gampaha District covering all Grama Niladhari Divisions today under the instructions of Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon and with the coordination of the Gampaha Police Station. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Embrace new dimensions of life...

An awareness raising seminar against drug abuse and addiction organized by the office of Western Province Senior DIG was held at a hall in Gunasinghapura today. Here, the drug addicts who wished to be rehabilitated were directed to respective centres. Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon, SSP Nishantha Chandrasiri and OIC of Wellaweediya Police, CI Ajith Peduruarachchi were present at the occasion. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

CEB employees in protest…

At the hearing of the case filed in the High Court today against the sale of shares in the Karawalapitiya Power Plant to the United States, the United Trade Union Front of CEB staged a silent protest in front of the court. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Cycling for women and girls

The Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka Tanja Gonggrijp and other heads of missions and representatives of several organizations are cycling to deliver the “Orange the World” Banner’ against violence on women and girls, yesterday morning in Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

57th Army Athletics Championship 2021

The 57th Sri Lanka Army Athletics Championship concluded at the Sugathadasa Stadium today (26) under the patronage of Army Commander Shvendera Silva. The overall title was won by the Artillery Regiment. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Let Palestine live...

The Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest near Jummah Masjid Mosque calling for the Sri Lankan government to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Let's Eliminate Violence Against Women

The Samagi Jana Balawega Women’s Coalition today staged a protest in front of the party office under the theme ’’Let’s Eliminate Violence Against Women and Let the World Shine in Orange’.’’ Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Drone camera for petroleum industry

Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) today introduced drone technology to the petroleum industry for the first time in Sri Lanka with the capability to inspect tanks, spot potential cracks and other repairs with its industrial camera. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Craving for food is common for all beings...

The monkey population in the country has increased and they are wandering on the roads in search of food. They are mostly found in the Randenigala area. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Mangala’s ashes get a divine salute.....

Politicians and civil leaders who could not pay their last respects, were given the opportunity to pay their last respect to late Minister and parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera at the Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella today. Mangala’s ashes were placed at the Parlour. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Strike to go on if demands not met...

The Health professionals of fifteen trade unions who launched a 48-hour token strike yesterday over several demands including irregularities in promotions, salary anomalies, staged a protest outside the Colombo National Hospital today (25) threatening that they would continue the strike if their demands are not meted out. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

UNP protest against spiralling CoL

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene staged a protest with the people in Warakapola yesterday against the rising cost of living (CoL) and several other demands. Former Parliamentarian Santhith Samarasinghe and a large number of party activists took part in the protest. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Batik products to USA...

State Ministry of Batik Hand-looms and Local Apparel Productions today sent the first shipment for its franchise outlet in Florida USA. State Minister in charge of the subject Dayasiri Jayasekara is officially handing over the shipment to Boom Lanka Batiks and Gifts Ltd officials who are running the outlet.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

ECTUC presses to approve Rs.10,000 pay hike...

The Education Co-operative Trade Union Confederation (ECTUC) today staged a protest in front of the Colombo, Union Place office for not having granted the approval for Rs.10,000 salary increase by the Education Co-operative Society. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Patients inconvenienced...

Patients are severely inconvenienced by the 48-hour token strike launched by fifteen trade unions in the health sector over several demands including irregularities in promotions, salary anomalies. Professionals in the field of nursing, complementary medical, and paramedical services have joined the trade union action. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Health protest

Fifteen unions, including the Nursing and Paramedical Services, have decided to go on a 48-hour token strike from 7.00 am today. Saman Ratnapriya, co-convener of the Federation of Health Professionals, said that about 55,000 health professionals will join the strike today and tomorrow over six unresolved demands, including salary issues. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Pettah Porters demo demanding higher daily wages...

Porters, commonly known as ‘Nattamis’ who handle the brunt of the goods that are being brought to and dispatched from Pettah, often manually pulling carts in the busy wholesale/retails hub, yesterday staged a protest demanding higher daily wages. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Easter Sunday attack suspects escorted to courts....

The main suspects accused behind the Easter Sunday attacks were produced in court yesterday as trial before a special bench commenced. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

In search of COVID rule violators...

Police today carried out special operations within the Western Province under the instructions of Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon to apprehend those violate health guidelines and take legal action ahead of the festive season. Police also distributed masks to people. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe 

Search is on to find the missing....

A ferry carrying a group of passengers capsized near the Kurinjankerni Bridge in the Kinniya area in Trincomalee this morning. Eight relief teams are being currently deployed at the scene of the tragedy. Pix by Sri Lanka Navy Media

Wandering...

Wild elephants are seen wandering off a motorway near a wildlife preserve in Maduruoya. Asian elephants, which live up to reaching the age of 70, are increasingly straying into human habitats in search of food as people encroach on their territory. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Manning Market in dire straits...

The Manning Market today wore a deserted look as there was a low supply of vegetables due to a strike action by farmers in the Nuwara-Eliya district. Hence, the Market witnessed a poor turnout of customers. Nowadays, the prices of vegetables and other essential items are going way beyond the common man’s reach. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Remove CCTV cameras in University

The Kelaniya University Students’ Union today staged a protest in front of the university over several demands, including removing the installed CCTV cameras in the university premises, which pave the way for repression and militarization of the campus. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Silent protest...

Catholic priests and nuns staged a silent protest in front of the CID office in Colombo against the interrogation of Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando over the Easter Sunday attacks. pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

Ruwan visits Deeghawapi Raja Maha Viharaya

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena visited the historic Deeghawapi Raja Maha Viharaya and received blessings from the Chief Incumbent Ven. Maha Oya Sobitha Thera. After having observed the renovation work of the Deegawapi Chaitya. Daya Gamage, Anoma Gamage, Sanjith Samarasinghe, Saman Ratnapriya, Colombo Municipal Councillor Duminda Attygalle and others were present at the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

'One Country, One Law' public consultation begins

The Presidential Task Force on One Country, One Law held a special public consultation in Vavuniya on November 20 and Jaffna yesterday (21).

'New Wings' stage protest at Independent Square

The New Wings, a youth organization, yesterday staged a protest at Independent Square calling on the authorities not to suppress those who voice for justice on behalf of those who were affected by the Easter Sunday attacks and not to use the Easter Sunday victims for political gains. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

To show solidarity to Fr. Cyril Gamini

A group of Catholics staged a demonstration in the premises the Basilica of Our Lady in Tewatte, Ragama today in support of Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando who is in hot water over his recent comments pertaining to Easter Sunday attacks. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Ruwan with party activists...

The United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena, met with party activists in the Monaragala District yesterday and held discussions on the future reorganization of the party. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

People busy buying expensive veggies...

Despite prices of vegetables and other essential items skyrocketing, people still need to buy them to get the day going. Picture shows customers are seen busy buying vegetables from a veggie stall in Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi