Remove taxes....

The Women for Rights Organization held a protest, demanding the government remove taxes on school equipment, including stationery, and reduce the cost of living, which had become a burden for people in the country. The protest was held at the Polduwa Junction, in Battaramulla. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Justice for Palestine

The Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine today held a public seminar to mark the International Day for Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The event held at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) at the BMICH complex. UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer and researcher and activist Kusum Wijetilleke participated the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Tourists arrive...

A section of the tourists, who arrived in the country onboard the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship today, are seen visiting the historical Gangaramaya temple in Colombo on November 29, 2022. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Three cricketers enter wedlock

Three Sri Lankan cricketers who are part of the Sri Lanka team that is playing against Afghanistan in Pallekele, Kandy, got married today in three separate ceremonies held in Colombo.

Stop Bottom Throwing

The Vinivida Foundation organized a protest today at the Galle Face to stop bottom throwing, which is affecting the local fishing community. The protest was organized by the Foundation’s general secretary, a public interest litigation activist, and attorney-at-law Nagananda Kodituwakku. Pix by Pradeep Pathitrana

Law, rules bury innocent lives under ’soil’

The United Environmental Organization held a silent protest in front of the Environment Ministry in Baththaramulla today, demanding that the law should be strictly applied against the officials who are destroying the Mahaweli. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

Commandos pass out in thrilling ceremony

A total of 06 Officers and 366 Other Ranks of the 50 A, B, C, D, E and F batches of the Commando Regiment (CR) who underwent rigorous training that spanned 18 months at Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) finally showcased their exceptional operational techniques during their Passing out Parade (PoP) on Saturday (26).

Navy marks 72nd anniversary with religious ceremonies

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne along with the President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne attended all-night pirith chanting and alms giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval complex. The meritorious events were organized by the Buddhist Association of the Navy to invoke blessings on the forthcoming 72nd Anniversary (09th December) of the Sri Lanka Navy

1st National Kiddoree held in Colombo

The first National Kiddoree, organized by the Sri Lanka Scout Association, was held yesterday at the Viharamahadevi Park. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The past week - In pictures

Demanding release of conveners

The members of the Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) today held a silent protest in front of the courts complex in Hulftsdorp, Colombo, demanding the release of the convener of the IUSF, Wasantha Mudalige, and the president of the Inter-University Buddhist Federation (IUBF) Galvewa Siridhamma Thera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Against sale of govt-owned shares

A protest was held in front of the Sri Lanka Telecom head office in Colombo today against the sale of government-owned shares in the telecom companies. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Don’t want another Mumbai attack

The New Democratic People’s Front (NDPF) today held a silent protest in front of the Pakistan Embassy to commemorate the Mumbai terror attack on November 11, 2008. A Sandeshaya was handed over to the commission with the request that terrorism be eradicated from the world. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Exhibition and sale at public library

An exhibition and sale are currently held at the Public Library of Colombo. People can purchase items such as school supplies, clothing, household items, stamps, and many others. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Alcohol consumption increasing among young

Let there be people’s power...

The ’New Wings’ movement staged a silent protest today in front of the Elections Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL), Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte demanding to end the corrupt regime. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

D.A. Rajapaksa commemorative oration held

D.A. Rajapaksa commemorative oration was held at the New Town Hall, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha Colombo 7, today. The event was organized by the Rajapaksa Memorial Educational, Cultural, and Social Services Foundation. The event was attended by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardana, Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, and many other invited guests. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

In view of World Postal Day!

In honor of World Postal Day, the Post Master General declared the opening of a subpost office in Gampaha. A stamp exhibition was also held by the Bureau of Stamps at the Sumedha College Gampaha main hall. The exhibition will be held until Saturday (26). Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

President receives 5,000th Mahajana Sampatha

The sale of the first ticket of the 5,000th lottery draw of the ‘Mahajana Sampatha’ was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (24). The ‘Mahajana Sampatha’ lottery Draw took place at the Parliament premises, President Media Division (PMD) said.

Lalith commemorated

Lalith Athulathmudali commemoration was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. The event was graced by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Nestlé Lanka reaffirms investment

The Nestlé Lanka reaffirms its commitment towards Sri Lanka by investing over Rs. 2 billion in its state-of-the-art factory in Kurunegala by building a new Vacuum Band Dryer. Aimed at expanding the capacity of its manufacturing facility for malted food, this investment further strengthens the company’s efforts of positively impacting Sri Lanka and its people. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Ex-US Coast Guard vessel commissioned as ’Vijayabahu’

The Off-shore Patrolling craft (P-627) the most recent augmentation to the Sri Lanka Navy’s fleet acquired from the US Coast Guard was commissioned as Vijayabahu under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (22).

No language barrier to appear for law exam...

The Association for the Protection of Native Language Rights today held a protest march from the Keselwatta police station to the law college, demanding rights to appear for the law college examination in all three national languages. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Pay our wages...

The Union for Saving Engineering Corporation protested in front of the State Engineering Corporation, premises demanding the government pay the employee’s salaries and at the same time secure their jobs. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Danushka clicked!

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, the accused of an alleged sexual assault on a Sydney woman he met on a dating app has been pictured for the first time since leaving custody on bail. Danushka Gunathilaka was granted bail on Thursday in his second bid for freedom, which was backed by a $150,000 surety provided by a “friend of a friend” and a further $50,000 to be paid by the cricketer.

Orion spacecraft flies by the moon

This handout image from NASA released on yesterday (21), shows a view of the spacecraft, the Earth and the Moon captured by a camera on Orion’s solar array wing. - Orion was making its outbound powered flyby of the Moon as part of the Artemis I mission, approaching within 80 miles of the lunar surface. (Photo by Handout / NASA TV / AFP)

Volkswagen Beetle on parade

The VW Volkswagen Beetle Owners’ Club held their annual Volkswagen parade today in view of the 25th anniversary of the club. The drive which included nearly 100 Beetles commenced at the Maitland Place to Excel World at Darley Road, Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The past week - In pictures

Pro Food, Pro Pack, Ag-biz 2022 at BMICH

Pro Food, Pro Pack & Ag-biz 2022, the agriculture and packaging exhibition, opened its doors to the general public and trade visitors today (18). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (20) for the 19th consecutive year at the BMICH Exhibition Centre. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Release our leaders now - IUSF urge Govt.

IUSF protestors are seen gathered outside the Welikada Prison in Colombo demanding the release of detained IUSF Leaders. The protestors were chased by riot police to clear the roads as it had caused a severe traffic block in the area. Pics by Waruna Wanniarachchi