What a waste...

A broken water pipe near the Maligakanda Water Supply Board was seen flowing water for several days, causing an inconvenience to the people in the area. However, the workers attached to the National Water Board have repaired the broken pipe after several complaints. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe.

Hotel workers demand a salary increase

Hotel workers today staged a protest in front of Galle Face Green in Colombo, demanding that their salaries be increased by Rs 10,000. They claim that their salaries are insufficient given the skyrocketing cost of living. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Teachers' protest at Town Hall

A protest by teachers took place at the Town Hall in Colombo today demanding action against the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Deputy Chairman who threatened parents at the Mederigama Vidyalaya, in Mawanella, who were supporting the protests by teachers. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Soorasamharam celebrated

Soorasamharam, an event celebrated following the Deepavali festival held at the Sri Sivasubramaniam Temple in Colombo today. Soorasamharam is the final and most important day of the six-day festivities. During Kanda Sashti, devotees observe a six-day fast that starts on the first day or Pirathamai of the Karthikai lunar month and ends on the sixth day, which is known as Soorasamharam. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Batik training centre for Rajagiriya

Kotte Mayor Madura Vithanage declared open the Batik training centre in Rajagiriya today to provide training for the people in the Rajagiriya area. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Increase our salaries...

Postal workers staged a token protest in Colombo today calling for the authorities to increase their salaries by Rs 10,000.Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Struggling for a living...

The postal workers and the Government Printing Trade Union Confederation today staged protests demanding Rs.10.000 increase to their monthly salary due to the current increase in the cost of living. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Health TUs protest at Colombo National Hospital

Health Trade Unions staged a protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital today over several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Long queues...

Long queues were seen near the Consular Affairs Division of the External Affairs Ministry at the Old Colombo Dutch Hospital, despite the adverse weather. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Tragedy in Rambukkana & Alawwa

Four persons including two girls were killed while another was injured following earth slips at two locations in Rambukkana and Alawwa.

Vegetable traders in trouble...

Due to heavy rains, vegetable vendors are facing difficulties at the Manning Public Market in Peliyagoda from selling their stocks. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Awareness program on dengue

A Dengue awareness and prevention program was held in the Gothatuwa and Mulleriyawa areas under the guidance of Medical Officers of Health in the areas. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Residents living in Coastal areas in protest...

Residents living in Coastal areas of the Gampaha District staged a protest against the decision taken by the Urban Development Authority to fill the beach from Peliyagoda to Kochchikade. SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna also participated in the protest. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Cautions...

Heavy rains have affected the vehicle movements on the Southern Expressway. The expressway authorities asked drivers to be cautious when driving at high speed. However, the announcements were displayed on digital notice boards. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Increase payment to keep up with rising cost of living.

The All Ceylon Health Trade Union Federation today staged a protest in front of the Colombo Eye Hospital demanding a pay hike equal to the rising cost of living and several other demands. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Another Rs.10,000 demand

The Inland Revenue General Employees’ Union today staged a protest in front of the Inland Revenue Department demanding an increase of Rs.10,000 to their salaries due to the rising cost of living. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Tourism in Sri Lanka is safe...

A team of ten French tourists were seen shopping in Pettah. They arrived in the country two days back. They said they decided to tour Sri Lanka as the spread of the pandemic was controlled. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Back to school...

Grades 6 to 11 classes in schools were reopened today.Students were seen going to schools amidst adverse weather conditions. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

Protest by Teacher Educators...

All Island Teacher Educator Service Officers’ Trade Union today staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry calling for the authorities to convert the diploma courses they follow into degree programs.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Beseeching divine help...

A number of Catholic priests and nuns were seen gathered outside the Supreme Court (SC) and praying for Rev. Fr Cyril Gamini whose case is to be taken up for hearing today. Meanwhile, a demonstration was held near the SC urging the Government to mete out justice for Easter Sunday victims by revealing the truth behind the mayhem. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Awareness on COVID-19

Police together with Unilever Sri Lanka Limited launched a campaign in Borella to create awareness on COVID-19 pandemic today. Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennekoon and large number of children participated in it. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Basic health guidelines ignored

People were seen at the Galle Face Green in Colombo enjoying their leisure time after authorities lifted the COVID travel restrictions. However, the health authorities have again issued warnings about increasing coronavirus cases in the community. Most of the people seen walking were not wearing face masks. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Brief felicitation ceremony

A brief felicitation ceremony was held at the Police Field Force Headquarters in honour of outgoing Officer in Charge of Environment unit of the Narahenpita Police Station SI S.R.M.A Rajapaksa under the patronage of SSP Roshan Rajapakse, the Director of the Police Environment Protection Division. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Cycling challenge 2021

The Nestomalt ’Cycling Challenge 2021’ was held yesterday, at the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, with the participation of over 200 professional cyclists from around the country. Organized by the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka under the guidance of the Youth and Sports Ministry. The event was sponsored by Nestomalt, as part of its ambition to provide a positive start. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Tourists trickle in Golden Temple of Dambulla

Some tourists and locals were seen engaged in religious observances at the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple which is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. Pix by Samantha Perera

Nearing completion...

The Civil Security Department workers were seen bringing bricks for the Seya which is the first Chaithya to be constructed in the historical city of Anuradhapura. The Chaithya is nearing completion and is scheduled to be inaugurated (kotha paladavima) by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on November 18. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A blue whale washed ashore

A 35-foot-long dead whale has washed ashore on the beach near the Hikkaduwa bridge this morning. Hikkaduwa Wildlife Sanctuary custodian Uthpala Adaranga said it was a blue whale and people were urged not to gather in the area. Pix by Sugathapala Deeyagahage

COVID forgotten too soon?

People were seen at the Nilaveli beach ignoring all health guidelines on Friday. Health authorities have warned of another wave in December if health guidelines are ignored by the people as the Delta variant continued to pose a risk throughout the island. Pix by Samantha Perera

Preparing for the Yala season

Farmers are seen getting their paddy fields ready for the Yala season harvest. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Wild elephants

Wild elephants were seen wondering off a motorway near a wildlife preserve in Galgamuwa today. Asian elephants, that live to reach the age of 70, are increasingly straying into human settlements in search of food, as people encroach on their territory.It is estimated that by 2022, the number of wild elephants in Sri Lanka will be around 7500. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana