Invoking blessings for country

The Gammadu festival, which seeks blessings from the deity Paththini, was held recently at the Iyamporuwa Gangathilaka Viharaya and aimed at offering worship for the goddess Paththini, known for cleansing sins and helping to achieve prosperity for the villagers and the country. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Vesak pandol back for public view...

Streets in Colombo were decorated with pandols to welcome Vesak day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Toiling for a living!

Labourers are seen enaged in their daily routines despite the May Day holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day. Here, some labourers are working for their living in Colombo this morning, regardless of a day dedicated to them. Pix by Kithisiri De Mel

May Day preparations for tomorrow

The Daily Mirror today captured the preparation activities for tomorrow’s May Day rallies of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), United National Party (UNP), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Getting ready for Vesak

Vesak lanterns are seen being made in Kirulapone, Colombo, in view of the Vesak festival. Vendors have put up lanterns and other decorations on display at their shops. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Dam Street police New Year festival

A New year festival was organized by the Dam Street Police yesterday at the A.E. Gunasinghe playgrounds, Gunasinghepura. The Committee of the Community Police Division, the Advisory Committee and the collective of traders associations participated in the event. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

UNP held Borella Asana Balamandala meeting

The United National Party’s (UNP) Borella Asana Balamandala meeting was held yesterday at Dematagoda Vidyalankara Pirivena under the Chairmanship of party Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake. A large gathering of party members participated in this event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Motor show exhibition at BMICH

A motor show exhibition is underway today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) by the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (30). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Inspecting CATVs

The Sri Lanka Navy Marine Corps presented three special Combat All-Terrain Vehicles (CATVs) to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (27). The CATVs were produced locally by Ideal Motor Company and are a part of the new concept of the Sri Lanka Navy Marine Corps to combat illegal activities, terrorist activities, and various smuggling activities along the coast of Sri Lanka. (PMD)

Youth against tax burden on people

The Youth Rights Collective (YRC) today staged a protest at the Borella junction against the government’s move to impose heavy taxes on innocent people, demanding secure rights to protest and to reduce the electricity bill. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Dewani Yuddhaya media show

The ’Dewani Yuddhaya’ movie media show took place recently at the Tharangani Theater. The movie was Directed by V. Sivadasan including the cast of Jayalath Manoratne, Pubudu Chathuranga, Warnakulasooriya Udari, Dilhani Ekanayake, Sarath Kothalawala, Buddhika Jayarathne, Keith Ranga, Rukshana Dissanayake, Thushini Fernando and Anura Waragoda. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Stitching Buddhist flags...

The picture shows employees of a self-owned business in Demetagoda stitching Buddhist flags to be sold to the public in light of the Vesak festival. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Torrential rains in Colombo...

Heavy rain was received in several areas of the island, including Colombo, this evening. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

108th anniversary of ANZAC Day held in Colombo

The High Commission of New Zealand and the High Commission of Australia celebrated the 108th anniversary of ANZAC Day at a Dawn Service amidst respected formalities today (25 April 2023) at Commonwealth War Graves Section, Jawatta Cemetery, Colombo.

Grade 6 admission...

Children are being taken to be admitted to Grade Six at Gothami Balika Vidyalaya based on their eligibility through the 2022 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Seeing Northern Lights...

The travel experiences that people aged over 70 regret not having done when they were younger have been revealed – and it’s seeing the Northern Lights that’s number one.

Eid Mubarak

Muslims gathered Colombo today, to attend Eid prayers as the holy fasting month of Ramadan came to an end. It was organized by the Memon Association of Sri Lanka. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Recyclable plastic bottles...

The Ceylon Cold Stores, together with Viridis, launched corporate social responsibility today with a program to recycle plastic bottles. Ceylon Cold Stores Chairman Daminda Gamlath, Viridis Pvt. Ltd. Chairman Nilantha Gamage, and Secretary Ministry of Environment Dr. Anil Jasinghe were present at the launching ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Commemorating Easter Sunday terror attack victims

People commemorated their kith and kin who lost their precious lives in terror attacks on an Easter Sunday four years ago, gathered at a cemetery in Katuwapitiya. Over 260 people were killed and many others were maimed in the dastardly attacks on civilians in three churches and three luxury hotels in the island on April 21, 2019. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Want justice served to Easter Sunday victims...

Actor-turned activist Jehan Appuhami, who once carried the cross in protest against the injustice done to the Easter Sunday victims, is being given water by a Buddhist monk to quench his thirst. Appuhamy who was engaged in a similar demonstration in the sweltering heat in Colombo Fort yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Agreement signed to construct US$ 400 mn multi-story commercial and logistics center

An agreement was signed between the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), China Merchant Port Holdings (CM Port) and Access Engineering PLC for the development of a USD 400milion multi-story commercial and logistics center took place today at Ministry of Ports & Shipping, under the patronage of Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva. This is a BOI project which will greatly benefit the Sri Lankan economy and it is the first such project in Sri Lanka.

Easter Sunday attack commemorated…

The fourth anniversary of Easter Sunday attack was commemorated at St. Anthony’s Church Kochchikade today. Clergy, heads of foreign missions and family members of Easter Sunday victims also participated in the event. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Marking 4th year of Easter Sunday mayhem

The Catholic community in Negombo staged an all-night vigil to mark the fourth year of the deadly Easter Sunday suicide attacks last evening called for unveiling the truth behind the carnage. The protest march commenced from St. Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya is expected to reach Colombo by early morning today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Galle Face Green quiet....

The Galle Face Green is seen deserted after the cabinet has decided not to allow functions or any other events and will only be used by the general public to spend their leisure. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ramadan Bazaar kicks off ahead of Eid

Ramadan Bazaar 2023 kicked off in Colombo yesterday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) in view of the upcoming Eid festival. The event is open from 12 noon to 12 midnight and will come to a close today. The event features a wide range of products, including textiles, gifts, electrical appliances and local confectionery at affordable prices. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

'Hi Life Exhibition' at Cinnamon Lakeside...

The Hi Life exhibition was unveiled today at the Cinnamon Lakeside in Colombo with a rare collection of haute couture from India’s top designers. In this exhibition there are weaves’ traditional techniques with contemporary styles creating unique and stunning pieces that are coveted around the world. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Oil anointing ceremony at Gangaramaya Temple

Oil anointing ceremonies were held throughout the country this morning. Pictures shows oil anointing ceremonies that were held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Bellanwila Temple. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Elephant worshipping Lord Buddha

An elephant was seen offering flowers to Lord Buddha at the Kiri Vehera in Kataragama today. Some Buddhist devotees were seen at their religious places to invoke blessings during the auspicious time. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year

The Daily Mirror team wishes all its readers a Happy and Prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year. (Daily Mirror online)

Religious observance before new year...

The Siri Vajiragnana Dhamma School, Maharagama, organized religious observances this morning in view of the Sinhala and Tamil new year. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel