E.A.S.E. Foundation, in collaboration with a dedicated group of software developers, from Yaala Labs has created a Sinhala language communication app called ’Kathakaramu’ with the potential to transform the lives of non-speaking individuals. The App was launched at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
A three-day exhibition of vintage stamps, coins, currency notes and first-day covers was commenced on Friday at the Public Library in Colombo. The exhibition will be held till today (22). The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Sri Lanka Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (SLFUTA) together with number of other organizations today staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding the government to reverse its decision to impose tax policies. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The 100th anniversary of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) was held yesterday (19) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. President Ranil Wickremesinghe was invited as the chief guest at the event, and he invited the Muslim community to join hands with the Social Justice Commission to find solutions to the issues facing the Muslim community. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The United National Party (UNP) has paid the deposits for the Matara district LG elections. Electorate organisers visited the Election Commission in Matara this morning, led by Gayan Sanjeewa, the District Leader and Dinouk Colombage, the Akuressa electorate organiser
A program was initiated and launched by Transcend Drive (Pvt) Ltd. to promote the country’s rich culture among visiting foreigners. Therefore, with the anticipated resurgence in tourist arrivals, an initiative has been taken to conduct a carefully curated cultural show on weekly basis for the benefit of the foreigners and expat community alike.
A survey report on the issues faced by the indigenous community in Sri Lanka compiled by the Institute for Policy Alternatives was unveiled yesterday and Vedda Chief Uruwarige Wannila Attho with other people from the indigenous community participated in the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) protestors at St. Anthony’s Road Kollupitiya this evening. Due to protests, the Duplication Road in Kollupitiya has been closed to motor traffic. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Officers from the Dam street police station today conducted their biannual inspection. The inspection team headed by SSP Central Colombo Lalith Leelaratne. The dam street police OIC CI Ajith Peduruarachchi accompanied the routine inspection team. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
A delegation of the Community Party of China announced the donation of 1,000 solar generators to Sri Lanka to tide over the current electricity crisis. Yesterday, Vice Minister Chen Zhou of the International Department of the party made a symbolic donation of a few generators to the representatives of the key political parties in Colombo after a briefing session on the National Congress of China.
A kite festival was organized yesterday (15) on the occasion of Thaipongal day at Udayasuriyan beach in Velvettithurai, Jaffna. This kite festival is held at the same time as Thaipongal day every year. Thousands of people had come to watch the kite festival. The organizers of the festival gave gold gifts to the first, second and third winners of the kite flying competition. Pix by Romesh Madushanka
Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith speaks to the media where the catholic church called for prosecution of Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and others including police officers attached to the intelligence unit who were found guilty by the Supreme Court for their failure to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
INCO 2023 Industrial Exhibition which is the largest engineering related most CUSTOMER FOCUSED Exhibition opened at the BMICH today with the participation of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane and Industry Minister Ramesh Pathirana. It will be held until Sunday (15). Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
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