JVP begins 'Let's start with the village' awareness programme

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today launched their pilot programme to create awareness among the public about the current, ongoing situation in the government. They made a kick start to their campaign from Maharagama under the title ’’Let’s start with the village’. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Secure our employments...

Sri Lanka Skilled Employment Holders Collective today launched a protest urging the authorities to secure their employment opportunities which were guaranteed for them.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Provide us with employments...

The Unemployed Graduates Union staged a protest today in Colombo calling for the authorities to provide them with employments. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Army frontline workers get booster dose

Army personnel were seen receiving the Pfizer vaccine as the booster dose at the Army Hospital in the presence of Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.  Sri Lanka commenced its third dose rollout today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Polgolla reservoir turns murky

Two sluice gates of the Polgolla reservoir were opened due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area. The water in the dam has turned murky due to the erosion of waste and mud. Pix by Chaturanga Samarawickrama

Stamp, coins exhibition at Public Library

A stamp, coins and currency notes exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched at the Public Library Colombo on Friday. The exhibition is to conclude today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Modi meets Pope Francis at Vatican

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had an hour-long meeting with Pope Francis at Vatican City and invited him to visit India. The meeting between PM Modi and the pope was scheduled for only 20 minutes, it went on for nearly an hour.

Unbelievable sad lifestory of Brayan

Brayan Kingston who emerged the winner of the popular knowledge quiz programme ‘Lakshapathi’ on Sirasa TV shared his lifestory in a news briefing held recently. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

WNL wins multiple awards at new generation awards 2021

The New Generation Awards 2021 was held last evening (29th) at the Grand Ballroom, Galadari Hotel, organised by Women in Management, Sri Lanka. Wijeya Newspapers Limited (WNL) won ‘The Youth Focus Corporate Award of the Year’ received by Rishini Weeraratne, Head of Social Media, Editor - HI!! Online, The Weekend Online and Wnow.

President is paying last respects

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is paying his last respects to the Most Ven. Velamitiyawe Kusaladhamma Nayaka Thera at the State funeral ceremony at the Vidyalankara Pirivena, Kelaniya. Pix by Nisal Baduge

CEB TUs stage protest...

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Trade Union Alliance today staged a protest against the handing over 40 Percent stake of Yugadanavi LNG power plant in Kerawalapitiya to a US company. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Safety week celebrations at ITC One

The National Safety Week Celebrations was held at ITC One Colombo 1 project under the patronage of Commissioner of Labour and the Chief Factory Inspecting Engineer. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Namal takes Prasanna for a ride

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Namal Rajapaksa together with Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga drives an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at the Colombo Dunes Sand dunes adventure Centre which was opened at Colombo Port City yesterday. The project is part of Crate adventure Ltd. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A letter handed over to CID on behalf of Fr. Cyril

Rev. Fr. Shanthikumar Weliwita is seen coming out of CID together with two other priests after handing over a written request from Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando who was summoned to CID for questioning today over a complaint lodged by the Director General of State Intelligence Services. Fr. Fernando has made a request for a week to prepare himself for the questioning. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirsinghe

SL Navy takes delivery of Ex-USCGC Douglas Munro

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) formally took the delivery of the EX-United States Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC Douglas Munro, provided by the United States to SLN, in a ceremony held at the U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle of Washington in the United States on October 26.

Ceremonial opening of ALTAIR Residential Towers

Ceremonial Opening of the ’ALTAIR Residential Towers’ took place under the patronage of Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa today. ALTAIR is a residential and commercial development under construction in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The building has a 68 floor vertical tower and 63 floor leaning or sloping tower. At 240m, the building will be one of the tallest in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Footwear and leather products exhibition

The footwear, leather products and handloom exhibition organized by the Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacturers Association was held at Diyatha Uyana today. This is the first trade exhibition to be held in the country in almost a year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country. This exhibition will be held until tomorrow. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Unemployed graduates in protest

A group of unemployed graduates staged a silent protest today in front of the new provincial council complex demanding the implementation of the gazette notification calling for the recruitment of post graduates. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Protest outside Isurupaya

All Ceylon Teacher Educators Service Officers Trade Union today held a protest in front of the Education Ministry in Battaramulla against several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

We too are lifesavers....

The Unemployed Ayurvedic Practitioners Union today staged a protest near Ayurvedic Institute, Rajagiriya demanding the government to provide them with employment. More than 100 Aruvedic practitioners were present, holding placards and shouting slogans. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Construction of the Madinnagoda bridge

The construction of the Madinnagoda bridge on the Rajagiriya - Madinnagoda road was inaugurated today by the Highways and Chief Government Whip Minister Johnston Fernando. The project was handled by the Road Development Authority. The construction of the bridge is expected to be completed in 18 months. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

COVID vaccination continues

COVID vaccination drive conducted today as well at the Vivekananda National School in Kotahena today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi.

CFW Swim Week to kick off next month

The Colombo Fashion Week Swim Week will be held on Nov. 12 & 13, showcasing designs for the new normal world, organizers said today. The CFW will be held at the Shangri La and the Marina at Port City and will showcase talent from 11 local designers.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Cardinal makes inspection tour in Kepungoda

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and Venerable Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thera today made an inspection tour in the Kepungoda beach which was affected by the ship Xpress Pearl which caught fire earlier this year. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

General Shavendra Silva in Russia

Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva who is currently in Russia on an eight day-long goodwill visit is seen with Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Land Forces, General of the Army, Oleg Salyukov.

Port City celebrates 7th anniversary

Port City Colombo, the largest and most ambitious development project ever undertaken in Sri Lanka, with an initial investment of US $ 1.4 billion, marks its seventh anniversary this month since the initial land reclamation work commenced in 2014.

Teachers protest over several demands...

A protest organised by the Teachers’ and Principals’ Trade Unions was held in Kiribathgoda today over several demands including an immediate solution to the salary anomalies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Pay Rs. 7,500 COVID allowance

Employees of the National Ayurvedic (Teaching) hospital, Borella staged a protest in front of the hospital today demanding the authority to provide the Rs.7,500 Covid allowance for their service rendered during the pandemic period. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Back to school

The primary sections (Grade 1 to 5) of all schools reopened under the second phase of the school re-opening programme. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Trains with handful of commuters

The railway services in the Western Province, which has been suspended due to the COVID epidemic, resumed operations today. There were around 128 trains operated with only a handful of commuters travelling due to the closed ticket counters at all stations and the fact that they can only travel using their monthly season tickets. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe