German Ambassador hands over new beat offices in Wilpattu

German Ambassador to Sri Lanka Holger Seubert handed over the completed beat office in Wilpattu National Park to Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) today. On behalf of German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ Sri Lanka- Supporting Wilpattu National Park and Influence Zone Management in Sri Lanka Project completed the constructions. Pix by Samantha Perera

Say 'No' to budget and tax policies

The Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) today staged a protest in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC) demanding the government with the theme ’Say no to oppressive budget and tax policies’. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Wildlife photography

An image of a 3-month-old lion cub falling out of a tree has been named the overall winner of this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. As well as providing some light-hearted fun, organizers want to raise awareness around wildlife conservation. 10% of net revenue will be donated to the Whitley Fund for Nature -- a UK charity that supports conservation leaders working in their home countries across the Global South. (CNN)

Pollution still blankets Colombo

As the air quality in several districts deteriorated today compared to Sunday (11), according to the MBRO reports, the pictures taken of far-off areas from Lotus Tower are still gloomy. Pix courtesy - Daily Mirror Web

SJB Convention - 2022

Leader of Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Maduma Bandara and Chairman Sarath Fonseka and other party seniors at the party convention today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Ronaldo’s World Cup dreams end in floods of tears

Cristiano Ronaldo cries in the tunnel walking towards the dressing room after Portugal lost to Morocco in the Qatar 2022 quarter-finals. (Daily Mail)

Port city in progress

Sri Lankan workers are seen busy engaged in work in the port city project of Colombo which was constructed by Chinese company. The project is said to have cost US$15 billion in total comprising of residential areas, hospital, financial centre and an international school. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

SL Navy's ships anchored off the Galle Face Green to mark its 72nd Anniversary

Sri Lanka Navy which is held in high esteem as the First Line of Defence of the Nation is marking the organization’s 72nd Anniversary today (December 9). Accordingly capital ships of the Sri Lanka Navy are seen anchored off the Galle Face Green today to mark its 72nd Anniversary, giving the public an opportunity to have a glance at some of the major ships of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Stop privatising SLT....

A large number of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) workers engaged in a protest outside the Colombo Fort Railway Station yesterday against privatising Telecom. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Give us relief!

Several Tread Unions and Multi-national Organizations jointly staged a protest in front of the Labour Office against the state repression and high cost of living. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

47th annual SL school aquatic championship begins

The 47th annual Sri Lanka schools aquatic championship began today at Sugathadasa swimming pool, in the presence of Education Minister Susil Premajayantha. Offering a national platform for 5,000 children representing over 200 schools, the championship is organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Aquatic Sports Association and sponsored by Nestle Milo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Pindapatha mission

A pindapatha mission with the participation of more than 200 monks was observed as a part of a series of religious programs during the Uduvap poya day named Metta Sanghadana at Kotte today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Seeking blessings on Unduvap Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Unduvap Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Inter House Athletics Meet 2022 of the Lyceum Gampaha

Inter House Athletics Meet 2022 of the Lyceum International School Gampaha was held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium Diyagam on Sunday. On the invitation of Lyceum International School Gampaha Director Dilmi Ratnayake and Principal Thilanka Karunaratne the Secretary to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs Dr. Amal Harsha De Silva graced the occasion as the chief guest .

’’Stop selling state properties’’

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest in Kottawa and Homagama, demanding to withdraw the attempt to sell state properties and grant concessions for the people. Pix by Nisal Baduge

CEB employees protest...

The Ceylon Electricity Board Joint Trade Union Alliance (CEBJTUA) today staged a protest in front of the CEB headquarters against several demands, such as the actions taken to increase the electricity bill and against selling national assets and risking their employees’ jobs. Pix by Samantha Perera

Talking about cyber harassment

The Lanka Change Makers held a media briefing today to describe issues relating to sensitive matters such as cyber harassment, cyber bullying, and illegal online stalking that people in the country face. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

PRS Campus Convocation

A convocation ceremony to award diploma certificates for nurses by the PRS campus held recently at the BMICH. The chairperson of the institute, Dr. Vinya Sachinthani Handunge and the Head Nurse of the National Hospital Pushpa Ramyani de Soysa were present at the ceremony. Pix by Nimaldiri Edirisinghe

Against converting Railways to authority

The Railway Trade Union Alliance today staged a protest in front of the Railways Head Quarters in Colombo, demanding that the proposal to convert the Railways Department into an authority be withdrawn and to chase the Government for attempting to sell the State properties. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Against selling State assets

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Joint Trade Union Alliance has decided to hold a protest campaign in front of the CEB head Quarters tomorrow against selling the State assets. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

President’s fifty-year milestone

A felicitation ceremony organized by legal professionals to celebrate President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s 50-year-long career as a lawyer, was held at Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo yesterday.

400 families receive dry rations

At least 400 families were handed dry rations during a program at the Kaduwela Sri Abhayadarshanamaya temple on the advice of the Chief Incumbent Venerable Parapamulle Sirivimala Nayaka Thero.

Pictures of the Year

National Geographic has unveiled the top ’Pictures of the Year’ showcasing the most stunning images from around the world that were captured in 2022. (Daily Mail)

51st National Day of UAE celebrated

The 51st National Day of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was marked by its embassy in Colombo today. Environment Minister Naseer Ahamed was the chief guest at the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Textile industry exhibition at BMICH

The textile industry exhibition and sales fair organized with the aim of bringing designs that won at the national handloom textile competition and with the view to provide marketing facilities for handloom textile entrepreneurs, held today at BMICH. The exhibition will continue until Saturday (4). Plantation Industries Minister Ramesh Pathirana graced the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Provide solutions......

The Health Service Staff Union today staged protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital demanding immediate solutions to the current issues. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Staff expenditure of former Presidents

Defence top brass visit KDU hospital

The State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon together with the Defence Secretary and Chairperson of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Board of Management General Kamal Gunaratne made an inspection visit to the University Hospital of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (UH-KDU) situated in Werahera today (Dec 01).

UNP conducts interviews to select organizers

Interviews are held to select organizers for the UNP at Party headquarters, ’Sirikotha’ today. UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardena, Navin Dissanayake and Lakshman Wijemanne are seen in the picture conducting interviews. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Seeking public signatures to release IUSF, IUBF convenors

The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today distributed leaflets and collected public signatures in front of the Fort railway station for a petition demanding the immediate release of IUSF convenor Wasantha Mudalige and IUBF convenor Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thero and to abolish the PTA. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi