Another protest against new taxes…

The trade unions of the Sri Lanka Telecom organized a protest in front of the Telecom head office against the new taxes and increase in the cost of living. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Can’t let her go...

A heartbreaking image from an earthquake-stricken city in Turkey shows a grieving father holding the hand of his dead daughter lying under the rubble of a razed apartment block.The devastating picture has emerged after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria on Monday, followed by a third quake with a magnitude of 5.7 on Tuesday morning. (AFP)

Resisting the government...

The Alliance of Trade Unions and Mass Organization today held a protest outside the Sethsiripaya in Battaramulla urging the government to provide relief by reducing prices of goods and fuel. They also urged the government to repeal the PTA. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

CPC TUs protest against tax...

The members of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) trade union engaged in a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station against indiscriminate tax hikes by the government recently. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Israeli Defence Attaché meets SLAF chief in Colombo

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the State of Israel based in New Delhi, Colonel Avihay Zafrany called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters on February 6.

Heated situation near parliament

A heated situation had arisen due to the police obstructing the protest held today near the entrance of the Maha Sangharatnaya Parliament. A protest was organized against the full enforcement of the 13th Constitutional Amendment and this heated situation occurred when the monks tried to march towards the Parliament through Polduwa intersection. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Patients waiting...

Despite the doctors protest today over recent recent tax hikes, people were seen waiting at the Colombo National Hospital to take their medicines and for other medical requirements. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Port Trade Unions up against new tax policy...

The members of Port Trade Union Collective today staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station against the recent tax hikes introduced by the government. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Against new taxes...

The Electricity Union workers Association staged a protest in front of the Electricity Board against new taxes and rising cost of living. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Art exhibition ‘crisis and struggle’

An art exhibition by Sujith Ratnayake titled ‘crisis and struggle’ commenced at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre in Colombo today. The exhibition focuses on the ‘Aragalaya’ and related incidents. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Settle our outstanding...

The National Renewable Energy Plant Workers’ Union today staged a silent protest in front of the Energy Ministry, demanding the government settle the due Rs. 45 billion outstanding payment. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Nawam Perahara on its final day

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa graced the last day of the Gangarama Navam Perahara along with several dignitaries. Traditional drummers, dancers and whip-crackers added colour to the Perahera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

NPP Leader addresses professionals

In preparation for the upcoming Local Government elections, a seminar organised by the National People’s Power (NPP) targeting professionals, was held on Monday in Nugegoda under the patronage of NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Philatelic Bureau launches stamp exhibition

A stamp exhibition organized by the Philatelic Bureau at the Postal Headquarters, Colombo 10 is being held from February 6 to 12 to coincide with the 75th Independence Day. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Leave Palestine alone

Socialist Youth Union (SYU) today held a protest in front of the UN office calling Israel to leave Palestine alone. Protesters handed over a petition to the UN office in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Hospital staff protest against soaring cost of living

The Health Staff Union of Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children today held a protest outside the hospital against the rising tax and cost of living. Pix Nisal Baduge

Gangarama Navam Perahara

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa graced the first day of the Gangarama Navam Perahara today along with several dignitaries. Traditional drummers, dancers, and whip-crackers added colours to the Perahera. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Exhibition by Archaeology Dept....

An exhibition was held at the Archaeology Department premises in view of the 75th anniversary of independence with the participation of the National Museums Department, the Archaeology Department, and with the support of the Central Cultural Fund.

Pindapatha procession...

Hundred Buddhist monks of Amunukumbura Sri Bodhirukkarama Viharaya performed a ‘pindapatha charika’ (a walk to collect alms) from Batepola Junction to the temple this morning to mark the Navam Full Moon Poya Day. Siyane Shakthi Praja Sathkara Organisation organized the programme. Pix by Kushan Sangeeth Pathiraja

Bath for Perahera elephants

Elephants are being bathed ahead of the annual Nawam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. The Perahera will parade the streets today and tomorrow with traditional performances. Pix by Nisal Baduge

“Navam” full moon Poya Day

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Vihara in light of the Navam full moon Poya which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

75 years of Independence

Sri Lanka celebrated its 75th anniversary of Independence at Galle face this morning with a military parade. President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest while ministers, MPs, diplomats were also present. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

Indian Minister visits Gangaramaya

India’s Foreign Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs State Minister Vellamvelli Muralidaran today visited the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo and met with the temple Viharadhkari Dr Kirinde Assaji Thero and received religious blessings. Minister Muralidaran arrived in Sri Lanka on February 3 to participate in the 75th Independence Day of Sri Lanka. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Prisoners released

Prisoners were released from Welikada Prison in Colombo today on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day. President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted amnesty to 622 prisoners. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Silent protest against independence celebrations

The Socialist Youth Student Front today staged a silent protest in view of the independence day celebration at the Polduwa Junction carrying black flags. Pixi Nimalsiri Edirisinghe..

Floral tributes for D.S. Senanayake

Late Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake, the Father of the Nation, was offered floral tributes at his statue at Independence Square today to mark the 75th Independence Day. Minister Wijedasa Rajapaksha, Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake and Former Minister Rukmal Senanayake paid floral tributes to the late Premier’s statue. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Security beefed up in Colombo

Security has been tightened up in Colombo city ahead of the Independence Day Celebrations where Police and tri-forces were deployed to provide special security. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Mete out justice to Samantha…

A silent protest was organized by relative of Samantha Preethi Kumara, who died while in police custody, in front of the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court demanding justice for Samantha. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Patricia Scotland meets Leader of the House

The delegation led by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC met with Education Minister and Leader of the House of Parliament Susil Premajayantha, yesterday (02) in Parliament. The delegation led by the Commonwealth Secretary-General was welcomed and received by the Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake.

Bangladesh and Nepal foreign ministers arrive

State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon received the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen and the Foreign Minister of Nepal Dr. Bimala Rai Paudyal at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake yesterday evening. The two dignitaries have arrived in Sri Lanka to attend the 75th Independence Day celebration on Saturday (Feb 04).