Fatal accident...

Seen here is the wreckage of the bus which plunged down a precipice in Passara this morning.

Protest outside Education Ministry

A joint protest organised by teachers, principals, education administrators was held in front of the Ministry of Education in Pelawatta today demanding the withdrawal of political appointments. There was also a tense situation between the protesters and the security officers. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Allow home quarantine for expatriates...

A demonstration organized by the Samagi Jana Balawega was held opposite the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon urging the authorities to allow Sri Lankan expatriate workers returning to the country to undergo home quarantine. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

PM receives warm welcome...

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was warmly welcomed by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina upon his arrival in Bangladesh this morning.

’Kedella’ Living in Style 2021

Kedella Living in Style 202 was launched at the BMICH, Colombo today. The exhibition which will be held until Sunday (21) provides opportunity for customers to get special discounts on all goods and services. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Silent protest against deforestation

The Socialist Youth Union today organized a silent protest against deforestation. The protest was held opposite the Colombo Human Rights Commission. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Youth Wing creates largest mural to depict Ecocide

The Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) volunteers are seen attempting to depict the climate emergency in art by featuring a mural creating more awareness among the public on deforestation and the changing global climate. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Grand Oriental Hotel re-opens

The Grand Oriental Hotel (GOH), Colombo, re-opened today under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. GOH was renovated on the instructions of the Prime Minister as the Minister of Urban Development and Housing at a cost of Rs. 225 million. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union in protest

Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union staged a protest outside the People’s Bank in Colombo today over several demands.

USJ’s 7th International Research Conference

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s(USJ) Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty(FHSS) held the inaugural session of its 7th International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences(IRCHSS-2021) today at 9 am at the New Senate Board Room of USJ. The Chief Guest was US ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz. pix by Nisal Baduge

Train strike: Commuters stranded

Railway commuters are seen stranded due to trian strike launched by the Locomotive Engine Operators’ Union (LEOU) and the Railway Guards’ Union from last night. Picture shows the commuters are waiting anxiously at Fort and Maradana railway stations to see the trains arrive at the platforms. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Remanded...

Colombo Special High Court Trial-at-Bar today remanded former Minister Ravi Karunanayaka and eight others till March 23 over the Central Bank Bond scam of March 2016.

IUSF in protest

Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) launched a protest march in Colombo today insisting the authorities to re-open universities.

Business tycoon Andrey Melnichenko visits Port City

Prominent Russian business tycoon Andrey Melnichenko, who was accompanied by Sri Lankan-born British Politician and former EU Parliamentarian Niranjan Deva Aditya, visited Port City Colombo today.

25th anniversary of 96 World Cup victory

Sanath Jayasuriya, one of the star performers in the 1996 cricket World Cup triumph, is seen celebrating the 25th anniversary of the World Cup victory with the Sri Lankan Legends team at the Road Safety World Series T20 tournament being held in India.

Rally to win demands of health workers

A rally organised by the United Health Workers Union was held today near the Colombo National Hospital to win 11 demands of health workers. Similar rallies are expected to be held in all hospitals in future.

Wreckage!

The wreckage of the bus which was collided with a train at a railway crossing in Thaleimannar this afternoon. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

New mask manufacturing factory in Sri Lanka

The opening ceremony of the new mask manufacturing factory in Gampaha by Sensetronics (Pvt) Ltd was held today under the patronage of State Minister of Pharmaceutical Production, Supply and Regulation Professor Channa Jayasumana. The Sensetronics (Pvt) Ltd is the first accredited and fully automated 3 Ply and KN95 masks manufacturing facility.

ISS releases 2.9-TON pallet of batteries into orbit

The International Space Station (ISS) has discarded its largest piece of space junk to-date – a 2.9-ton pallet of 48 nickel-hydrogen batteries. (Daily Mail)

SJB’s first anniversary rally at Hyde Park

SJB Leader and Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa greets the crowds during the rally held at Hyde Park to mark his party’s first anniversary today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

‘Diyawanna Tharanaya’

The launch of the outcome document, ‘Diyawanna Tharanaya’ by the Yeheliya Foundation was held at the Jasmine Hall, BMICH.

Save the lives of motorcyclists

Awareness campaign to save the lives of motorcyclists from road accidents on the occasion of World Consumer Safety Day on March 15 was held at the Galle Face Green, Colombo with the participation of Transport Minister Gamini Lokuge, Deputy Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Special Nursing Officer Pushpa Ramyani and National Security Council members. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Houses damaged due to fire in Grandpass

At least 45 houses in Kajimawatte, Grandpass were damaged following a fire that erupted in the early morning.

Prime Minister uncle, listen to us

School Protection Organization staged a protest in front of the Prime Minister’s Office today demanding the lowering of the cut off marks of the Scholarship Examination. Schoolchildren requested the Prime Minister uncle to listen to them and take necessary action. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Random PCR tests in Kollupitiya

Random PCR tests were carried out in Kollupitiya by health officials. People are seen cooperating with health officials. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Re-open universities under health rules

A group of students of the Open University of Sri Lanka in Nawala staged a protest in front of the university yesterday urging authorities to set up a mechanism to re-open universities under the health guidelines.

Softer side of Africa’s wild dog

A series of remarkable photographs set to be published in a new book show the softer side of Africa’s wild dog, often known as the continent’s most successful hunter. (Daily Mail)

Reveal all disappearances...

The Equal Rights Movement staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station urging the authorities to reveal all disappearances and to stop militarisation. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

First phase of Altair opens

The first phase of the Altair mixed development project at Slave Island, Colombo, opened today. State Ministers Nalaka Godahewa and Ajith Nivard Cabraal and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay will grace the occasion. The iconic high rise, a residential and commercial shopping complex, is 230 meters high and has 68 floors. Pradeep Dilrukshana

Complaint lodged against Wimal’s remarks

MP Kavinda Jayawardena today lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) seeking an inquiry into a public statement made by Minister Wimal Weerawansa that extremists involved in the Easter attack were in his government.