President on strike...

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was seen facing a delivery from Thisara Perera after the ceremony held at the Gajaba Regiment Headquarters, Saliyapura, Anuradhapura today (10), to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army.

’’Laksala’’ Franchise Business in UK

The signing of the Business Agreement between Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board LAKSALA and We Ceylon Ltd. to open up the `Laksala’ franchise outlet in the UK was held at Laksala Museum Gallery Café. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Five-hour strike cripples health services

The health services were somewhat crippled and people were inconvenienced due to the five-hour strike launched by the Health Service Trade Union Collective yesterday at all Government Hospitals in the country over Government’s failure to resolve their issues. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Thirukumar arrives at CIABOC

Thirukumar Nadesan today appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to record a statement with regard to allegations revealed on the ’’Pandora Papers”. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Health workers protest...

Heath Trade Union Federation staged protest campaigns in front of several hospitals in the island today. Here are the scenes of the protest held in front of the Colombo National Hospital and the National Institute of Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Kushan Pathiraja

Health workers on strike

The Joint Health Workers Union conducted a strike today outside the Colombo National Hospital citing several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Release imprisoned Uni students...

Frontline Socialist Party staged a Protest in Colombo Fort today calling for the government to release university students who have been imprisoned for more than two months. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Zonta Club II hands over breast cushions to NHC

The Zonta Club II of Colombo, Mammo Care Group Members Ganga De Zilwa, Vidyani Hettigoda, Dr Mala Tudawe, President of Zonta Club II of Colombo and Manthri Perera handed over the Breast cushions to Dr Ajith De Silva, Consultant General Surgeon, National Hospital in Colombo.

Samudradevi BMV website launched...

New website of Samudradevi Balika Maha Vidyala was launched today with the participation of MP Madura Withanage as the chief guest. School Principal Sureka Siriwardana and a large number of students participated at the launch. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

Demanding fair probe…

Several SJB members today handed over a petition to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption demanding a fair investigation into the Pandora Papers on Tirukumar Nadesan and Nirupama Rajapaksa. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Rain or shine, committed to work

A CMC employee was seen sweeping a street in Colombo despite the rain showing his sincerity, passion and commitment towards the work. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Carrying essential items…

Containers were seen coming out from the Port today carrying essential items to be supplied to shops. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Discussion at Abhayarama temple over teachers' issue

An all-party conference convened by the National Collective against Teachers and Principals’ salary anomalies was held at the Abhayarama Temple in Narahenpita today to make people aware of the issues in the education sector. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Teachers protest on Teachers’ Day

The Teachers’ and Principals’ Trade Unions held a series of protests around the country on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day. Teachers and Principals have been demanding an immediate solution to the salary anomalies and the protection of the right to education of children. Their main protest was held at the Lipton Circus in Colombo led by the leaders of the Teachers’ and Principals’ Trade Unions.

’Ever Ace’ at Colombo Port

The world’s largest container ship ’Ever Ace’ arrived at the Port of Colombo last night on the return of her maiden voyage. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Army commemorates 72nd Anniversary

A special commemoration ceremony of the war heroes to mark the 72 nd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army was held at the Sri Jayawardenapura Ranaviru Smaraka (memorial) under the auspices of the Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Despite heavy rains...

Due to the incessant showers, activities of the people have been disrupted across the country. However, vehicles were seen moving in Colombo, even during the torrential rains. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Inviting another wave...

Crowds were seen surging back to cities just three days after the islandwide quarantine curfew was lifted raising concerns that we are inviting another COVID-19 wave. Pictures show people thronged shopping malls in Colombo yesterday.

A resemblance of British era...

The Railways Department is prepairing to operate with the vintage wooden compartments with steam engines as tourist attraction in view to boost tourism in the country. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Easter Sunday accused escorted to court...

Accused who were charged for the Easter Sunday attacks in April 2019 are being escorted to the Colombo Special Trial -at- bar by the Prison officers today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Back to business....

The pavement hawkers in Colombo resumed their businesses after a lapse of more than one month. Sri Lanka went into a lock down for more than a month as COVID hit the nation for the third time in August this year. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Visiting inmates

The inmate visits, which were suspended due to COVID situation resumed from today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Targeting 70% Renewable Energy by 2030

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Director General for South Asia Kenic Yokoyama met Power and Energy Minister Gamini Lokuge at the Ministry to seek assistance provided by the ADB to achieve the target of 70% Renewable by 2030.

Procession carrying Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle

The ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa left Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya in Unawatuna, Galle today morning (Oct 03) amidst religious blessings. The parading of revered articles would be presided over by Ven. Maha Sanga amidst religious blessings throughout the exposition.

Floral tributes to Pieter Keuneman

Member of Parliament prof. Tissa Vitharana is seen paying floral tributes to late Sri Lankan leftist politician Pieter Keuneman on his 104th birth anniversary today. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Video evidence recording unit set up

A video evidence recording unit to record evidence of child abuse victims was set up at the Child Development Center in Ragama under the patronage of the Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan and the United Nations Development Programme. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

World Children's Day ceremony

A series of ceremonies for children were held at the Aryan Children’s Hospital, Ridgeway, Borella, on the occasion of World Children’s Day, which falls on every October 1. The gifts were sponsored by various organizations, including an art exhibition, dance, and educational lectures. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Colombo back to normal...

Colombo became a busy city once again with the easing of lockdown today.Transport services are functioning as normal while shops and offices are also operating. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Curfew relaxed...

After having relaxed the quarantine curfew, passenger buses are seen operating in Colombo today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Can Int’l Children’s Day bring some joy to them...?

Poor children mostly fall victims to the consequences of COVID‑19 outbreak. Children worldwide, with the poorest of the poor children, including homeless and children in detention. Social distancing and confinement increase the risk of poor nutrition among children. Pictures show how children suffer on the road, even during International Children’s Day. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachi and Kushan Pathiraja