Forced into police jeep…

A Buddhist monk who attempted to make an announcement on a loudspeaker during a protest held outside the official residence of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Wijerama was seen forced into a jeep by the police.

Four years rigorous imprisonment...

MP Ranjan Ramanayake, who was sentenced to four years rigorous imprisonment for contempt of court was seen taken to the Pallansena Quarantine Center.

ETI depositors in protest

Depositors of ETI staged a protest outside the Colombo High Court today insisting not to grant bail to former directors of ETI Finance Limited, who are in remand custody. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Illegally imported 12 motor vehicles apprehended

Illegally imported 12 motor vehicles valued at Rs. 55,000,000/- were apprehended by the Customs Risk Management Unit (RMU). This consignment arrived in Sri Lanka on December 23, 2020, in 3 forty footer containers from Singapore by declaring as ’’Generator parts’’ in the Bill of Lading. Cargo weight is declared as 12,140 kg.

Dengue Prevention Assistants in protest

The All Ceylon Dengue Prevention Assistants Association staged a protest outside the Ministry of Health yesterday urging the authorities to make them permanent.

Herbal drinks to boost immunity

The Welfare association of the three-wheeler drivers distributed herbal drinks among the customers to their boost immunity at the Welisara Dedicated Economic Centre premises.

Vocational training

President with “Gama Samaga Pilisandara”

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa participated in the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program held at Latugala village in Uhana, Ampara this morning (09). Pix by President’s Media Division

Inspection tour…

Aviation and Export Zones Development State Minister D. V. Chanaka yesterday made an inspection tour to the Ferentino Tyre Corporation Pvt Ltd, which is to be declared open by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on January 14.

Defrauded our money...

A group of individuals staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat today urging the President to look into the injustice caused to them by the E WINGS Foreign Educational Centre (Pvt) Ltd and Win Win Foreign Employment (Pvt) Ltd, which had allegedly defrauded their money promising employment in Poland and Japan.

Against Hospital Director

Residents and the staffers of the General Hospital Aniyakanda in Kandana staged a protest outside the hospital today against the Hospital Director who had allegedly demolished the Rural Ayurveda Hospital. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

SJB MPs in protest

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs staged a protest in Colombo yesterday urging the Government to expedite the process of bringing the Sri Lankan migrant workers and stranded Lankans to the country. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Agriculture and Livestock Corps Unit established

The Sri Lanka Army today established the Agriculture and Livestock Corps Unit under the directive of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Pettah Floating Market deserted

The Pettah Floating Market, which consists of trade stalls, with a number of the stalls established on boats on Beira Lake looked deserted. The floating market, which usually looks full of people and entertainment also attracts tourists.

Woman dies after shooting in U.S. Capitol

A female Trump supporter had died after being shot inside the US Capitol when MAGA supporters stormed the building and violently clashed with police in a bid to stop Joe Biden’s victory being certified. (Daily Mail)

Joint Health Services Union in protest

The Joint Health Services Union staged a protest today in Colombo over several demands including to grant a risk bonus to every health worker.

Fishing cat found dead...

A body of a fishing cat with injuries was found in a tea estate in Hatton. Police suspect that the fishing cat must have rushed into the tea estate after freeing itself from a snare.

Hospital equipment donated

Under the project of Yuthukama, which is a donation program organized by the Leo club of Kottawa Central Golden City, a set of hospital necessary equipment was provided to the Castle Street Women’s Hospital as per the request made by the hospital that it lacked several items for the proper functioning of certain wards in it.

Approaching the prey

A crocodile was seen looking for prey or approaching the prey at the Bundala national park this morning. Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrate in large flocks.

Insisting not to bury Covid-19 victims

The Civil Society Alliance staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat today urging the Government to maintain one law in the cremation of all Covid-19 victims and not to allow the burial of Covid-19 victims.

​ETI depositors want immediate solutions

Depositors of ETI launched a protest march from the Technical Junction Maradana to Hultsdorf Junction today demanding the return of their money.

Anusha Palpita assumes duties

Former Director General of the Department of Information, Anusha Palpita today assumed duties as the Secretary to the Ministry of Industries. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Making history in national connectivity

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) and SLT Mobitel created a historic unification of products and services by unveiling their unified brand identity at an event that took place at the SLT Headquarters.

England cricket team in SL

England captain Joe Root along with teammates arrived at the Mattala Rajapaksa international airport on Sunday for two Tests. AFP

Army takes on issuing driving licences

All operations related to issuing of driving licences, which was previously conducted at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), Werahera, was officially taken on by the Sri Lanka Army today. In the picture, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva is seen receiving the first printed licence card amidst Transport Minister Gamini Lokuge and State Minister of Vehicle Regulation Dilum Amunugama.

Floral tribute to Lord Buddha

A baby elephant was seen offering a floral tribute to the statue of Lord Buddha at the Gangaramaya Temple today. Some Buddhist and Hindu devotees were seen at their religious places to invoke blessings at the beginning of the New Year 2021. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lights up Sri Lanka national flag

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa world’s tallest building is showing the Sri Lankan flag to wish Happy New Year to Sri Lankans. Pix by Gulf News

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Fitting tribute...

A special Army parade was held today at the Army Headquarters, Colombo to felicitate Army Commander Shavendra Silva who was promoted as a four star rank General. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Parking spaces, public facilities open at Makumbura

Transport Minister Gamini Lokuge yesterday declared open several parking spaces at the Makumbura Multi-modal Transport Centre (MTC) in Kottawa with public facilities constructed for passenger transport service providers.