Compensate X-Press Pearl victims...

Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest outside the State Ministry of Urban Development,Coast Conservation urging the government to pay compensation to fishermen who lost their livelihood due to the X-Press Pearl vessel disaster. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

What happened to our deposits?

The depositors of the Eyon Lanka Investment and Film Production International Company (Pvt) Limited today made a protest march to the President Secretariat demanding government takes action against the company owners to settle the depositors in full. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

To get endorsement before taking wings....

The people who are keen to migrate are seen gathered near a Foreign Ministry office to get their documents endorsed. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Sandahiru Seya vested with Maha Sangha

The Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura built in commemoration of the heroic war heroes who have made great sacrifices for the unity of Sri Lanka and also to mark the end of the Thirty Years War, was unveiled today under the patronage of Presdeint Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Pix courtesy President’s Media Division

Discussion on future party reorganization

The United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader, Ruwan Wijewardena, met with the local councillors and party activists at Thanamalwila today and held discussions on the future reorganization of the party. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Il Full Moon Poya day

Today’s Il Full Moon Poya Day marks the Katina Cheevara offering to Buddhist monks who observed ’’Vas’’ during the rainy season. Devotees are seen observing religious rituals at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Sri Devram Maha Viharaya, Pannipitiya. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Nisal Baduge

Sandahiruseya Cheithiya in Anuradhapura

The unveiling of Sandahiruseya Cheithiya in Anuradhapura and offering it to the Maha Sangha will take place this afternoon (18) with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as chief guests. Pix by Dayarathne Embogama

Health professionals in protest

Federation of Health Professionals today staged a protest in front of the Health Ministry over a number of demands, including salary anomalies. Pix Nimalsir Edirisinghe

Receiving booster dose...

The Colombo Municipal Council(CMC) today commenced a program to provide the booster dose to those above 60-years of age. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery closure draws protest

The collective trade unions of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today staged a protest opposite the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery against the closure of the plant for 50 days. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Resolve our issues...

The Ayurvedic Practitioners Union Alliance staged a protest outside the Health Ministry today over several demands including the demand for a pandemic allowance. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

Ceremonial opening of Midigama police station

The ceremonial inauguration of the new Midigama Police Station took place recently in line with the concept of establishing new police stations under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Vision of Prosperity policy. Pix by Sunil Dharmabandu de Silva - Weligama

Donation to SLAF by Chinese embassy

The Embassy of China made a generous donation to the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Chinese Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, presented the donation of over Rs. 1.5 million to the Commander of the Air Force Sudarshana Pathirana on behalf of the Chinese Embassy.

SJB protest in Colombo

A section of the crowd was seen rallying during the SJB protest held in Colombo today. Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa together with SJB MPs was present in the protest. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirsinghe

Sapugaskanda flare stack burnt off

Due to the unavailability of crude oil stocks, the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery was shut down today. The flare stack of the petroleum refinery was seen burnt off. Furthermore, people were seen queuing at gas stations to fill up their vehicles in anticipation of a fuel shortage. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Police prevent SJB protesters from entering Colombo

Vehicles carrying SJB protesters were stopped by police at roadblocks in several areas today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Panic buying

Long queues were seen outside fuel stations as motorists wait to top up their tanks at stations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Mahela receives ICC Hall of Fame cap

Mahela Jayawardena receives his ICC Hall of Fame commemorative cap from Sir Clive Lloyd at the Dubai International Cricket Grounds.

‘Poppy Day’ ceremony

The ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was held this morning at the Colombo Vihara Maha Devi Park cenotaph. A brief ceremony was held with the presence of a limited gathering due to COVID-19 pandemic health guidelines and regulations. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Calling for salary hike...

The Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union staged a protest along the Parliament Road urging the authorities to increase their salary by Rs.10,000.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Budget 2022 presented

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa today presented the budget for 2022 in Parliament

Petition hand over against demanding US $ 8 Mn

Agriculture Graduates Association of ’Sri Lanka Agriculture Service today handed over a petition to the Chinese embassy in Colombo against the decision to demand US $ 8 million from Additional Director- National Plant Quarantine Services Dr W.A.R. T. Wickramaarachchi by the Chinese company that supplied the controversial stock of fertilizer. Pix by Nisal Baduge

NTUC protest to seek salary hike

The National Trade Unions Centre (NTUC) staged a protest opposite the Ministry of Public Administration and Management urging to increase the salaries of all public and private sector employees.Pix by Nisal Baduge.

NTUC in protest

The National Trade Union Center (NTUC) staged a protest in front of the Colombo University today over several demands, including a pay rise of Rs. 10,000. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe  

Provide relief...

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa led a protest in Minuwangoda today demanding the government to provide relief for the people. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Pensioners also human...

The National Organisation for the Preservation of Rights of Retired Personnel today staged a protest at the ’’Agitation Location’’ near Galle Face Green, demanding the suspended pension for the period from 2016 to 2019 and pension payment from January this year and to increase their pension by Rs.10,000 to survive the ever swelling cost of living. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Health professionals strike

Health Professionals recently staged a token strike against the failure to resolve six requests for a long period and for ignoring requests of non-medical health professionals by the Health Secretary. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Minor floods...

People in Kochchikade area were affected due to the overflow of the Maha Oya river. The water levels of the Maha Oya had risen to a ’minor flood level due to the current adverse weather conditions. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Stranded migrants...

Migrants stranded in freezing weather inside Belarus again tried to force their way across the border into Poland, authorities in Warsaw said on Wednesday, as a contingent of troops deployed to prevent them from crossing was reinforced. (Reuters)

Demanding an immediate relief

The Women’s Rights Organization today held a protest in Nugegoda demanding an immediate reduction of prices of essential goods and relief to the people. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe