Petition against electricity tariff hike...

The electricity consumers’ front led by a group of monks including Venerable Omalpe Sobitha Thera today handed over a petition against the proposed Power tariff hike to Public Utilities Commission. Pix by Nisal Baduge

14th Death Anniversary of Lasantha

The 14th Death Anniversary of the late Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge was commemorated today at Borella Cemetery with the participation of his family members, several politicians and civil activists. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Vivaha 2023 at BMICH

The ’Vivaha 2023’ bridal exhibition was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conferance Hall (BMICH) as the first event in the year. The exhibition will continue until Sunday (6). The exhibition will offer amazings price discounts on packages and many more exciting offers for to be couples. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Observing Duruthu Poya

Picture shows devotees are engaged in religious observance at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Duruthu Poya Day, this morning. This is a key religious and historic date in the calendar for Sri Lankans as it marks Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka on the ninth month after attaining Enlightenment. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Pure electric motorcycles for thrills

SATVA automotive yesterday introduced pure electric motorcycles range (Street Hunter TS, CPX, CUX and VS2) which can do a maximum range of 200km in a single charge.

Sanjanana 2023

The second edition of ’’Sanjanana 2023,’’ organized by the UNESCO club of Royal College, Colombo, was held at the Nawarangahala yesterday. Students showcased various cultural performances that highlighted Sri Lankan culture and arts. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Kelaniya Duruthu Maha Perahera begins

The annual Duruthu Maha Perahera of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya was held last night. Chairman of the temple Dayaka Sabha Dr. Saman Weerasinghe was invited to place the casket on the tusker by the Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya and Chief Incumbent (Viharadhipati) of the historic Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

IUSF urges Wasantha Mudalige freed

Members of the Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) today staged a silent protest in front of the Hulftsdorp Court complex, demanding the release of IUSF convener Wasantha Mudalige. Pix Nisal Baduge

Community kitchen program at Gangaramaya

A community kitchen activity, which benefits 2,500 families, will be run daily for 40 days starting January 1 at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

Enjoy life, Gota style!

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who is currently on a holiday in UAE, visited the Fame Park by Saif Belhasa. He was forced out of office in June last year.

Calling to end Ranil-Rajapaksa regime

A protest was held today by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) in front of the Fort Railway Station calling to end the Ranil-Rajapaksa regime, which they accused of committing economic crimes and plunging the nation into crisis. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

’Mindfulness’ pilot program launched

The pilot program of launching the Mindfulness Program in schools by the Education Ministry commenced this morning at Ananda College, Colombo by the Education Minister Susil Premajayantha.

A dip before the big event

Elephants were brought in to Kelaniya Temple today for the annual Perahera which begins today. They were given bath befofe the Perahera. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Commemoration of the killing of 5 students in Trinco

The 17th commemoration of the killing of five students in Trincomalle was held at the Center for Religion and Society yesterday. A candlelight vigil was held to mark the occasion. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

Annul payable tax revision...

The Professionals and employees attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday engaged in obtaining signatures for a public petition against the government’s move to impose the payable tax revision. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Dare-devil escapades for years

For nearly two decades Ken Block wowed fans with his exhilarating tricks and dangerous stunts making him an internet sensation as well as a professional rally car driver. (Daily Mail)

​Daily Mirror wishes its readers a very Happy New Year!

Collecting 6.9mn signatures

The Electricity Users’ Association and the National Committee for Energy Conservation began collecting 6.9 million signatures for a public petition against increasing electricity bill. The signature campaign held in front of Fort Railway Station.✅ Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Former British PM David Cameron meets President

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is on a personal visit to Sri Lanka, met President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today, according to a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD).

Malaysian High Commission moves to new premises

The new premises of the Malaysian High Commission in Colombo which is situated in Barnes Place, Colombo 7 was declared open by Dr. Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, the Governor of Melaka in Malaysia. Malaysian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Tan Yang Thai also attended this event. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Devotees throng Sri Ponnambalavaneshwara kovil

Devotees were seen coming in nbers to Shri Ponnambalam Vaneshwaran kovil Kochikade to engaged in religious observances. Engaging in religious observances to mark the New year is a norm in Sri Lanka. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Welcoming 2023.....

Devotees seen engaged in spiritual observance at the Gangarama Temple in Colombo today in view to welcome the year 2023. Chief prelate of the temple Ven. Kirinde Assaji and other monks exhorted those present. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.

The past week - In pictures

Year-end shopping festival at BMICH

The year-end shopping festival was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition will continue until December 31. It includes textiles, footwear, cosmetics, home and kitchen appliances and an array of other items at special discounts. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

World’s first hydrogen-powered city train

The world’s first hydrogen-powered city train indigenously developed by China rolled off the production line in Chengdu of Sichuan Province on Wednesday.

Stop abolishing Cultural Officer post

Employees of the Department of Cultural Affairs today staged a demonstration outside the premises in Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla, against the move to abolish the post of Cultural Officer. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Niagara Falls nearly completely frozen

A rainbow was seen across the tourist hotspot on Tuesday as spectators in winter coats gathered to look at the partially frozen the Niagara waterfalls.

Veggies to Colombo by train after 23 years

The All Ceylon Economic Centers Association (ACECA) and Nuwara Eliya Economic Centre said the transportation of vegetables to Colombo Fort by train from this afternoon. It is the first time in the past 23 years. Transporting of vegetables from Nanu Oya Railway Station to Colombo Fort started at 5.00 pm as a pilot project, and the train was scheduled to reach Colombo Fort at midnight today. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa

IUBF protest near Edu. Ministry

Inter University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) today staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry at Isurupaya over several demands, including the release of their convenors, stop taking revange from students, and open all universities that are being closed. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Navy Chief meets CDS

The newly appointed Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera met Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva at the CDS office.