Stop harassing subordinates...

Several Aragala activists protested yesterday in front of the police headquarters after several media platforms exposed a senior police officer grabbing two female cops from their necks. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Commuters waiting patiently...

People are seen waiting for the train at Wellawatte railway station this morning until the alternative arrangements are made to operate the trains on a single track due to repair work on a broken railway bridge between Slave Island and Kollupitiya. The trains that are running on dual tracks are forced to use the single track between Colombo Fort and Wellawatte stations. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Luxury Edition adds glamour to CFW

Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) was held today with the glam factor with their Luxury Edition, at the Galle Face Hotel. Aiming to focus on craftsmanship in design creation leading to sustainable luxury, this one-day event will explore the opportunity to increase the value of designed products through sustainable craftsmanship.

Cargills empowers the next generation...

The Cargills’ established farmer welfare fund, ’Sarubima’ fund, today awarded 774 scholarships worth Rs. 25 million to children of farmer’s who have excelled in academics at the Banduragoda Factory. The awardees included 194 students in Grade 5, 375 at Advanced Level, 158 at University level and 47 for Vocational Training. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Bodyline celebrates 30 years

Bodyline (Pvt.) Ltd is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a campaign dubbed ‘Bodyline Transcends 30 Years.’ Through this campaign, the company hopes to continue to positively impact the lives of the communities they operate through 30 CSR initiatives. Pix by Samantha Perera

President joins 70th Anniversary celebrations of Fulbright Commission

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated at the 70th anniversary of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission Program held at the Oak Room of the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo.

Silent protest against violence against women

The Right of Women’s Association held a silent protest in front of the Police Headquarters in Colombo today demanding that the law be enforced against the police officers who manhandled women. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Buying expensive veggies...

People were seen purchasing vegetables at Bodhiraja Mawatha in Colombo Fort today despite exorbitant prices. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Demanding immediate solutions

Pictured here are the members of Health Service Staff Union placing their signatures on a banner during a protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital today demanding immediate solutions to the burning issues they are facing. This was organized by Health Services Trade union confederation. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Eggs have wings.....?

Consumers are seen buying eggs from an egg vendor in Fort at exorbitant prices. The latest price of an egg being sold at Rs. 50. As per the farmers, there is an acute shortage of eggs in the market due to multifold increase in poultry food and other materials that are essential to run poultry farming. Pix by Nisal Baduge

IUSF protest in front of TID

The members of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today indulged in a protest in front of the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) in Colombo demanding the release of IUSF Convenor Wasantha Mudalige and Galwewa Siridhamma Thera who have been detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Taxes - burden on people

An open joint protest was held in front of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), with the participation of academic and non-academic employees against the imposition of taxes on people who are already suffocated by the current economic crisis. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Symposium on SL-China Friendship

The Lin Songtian, President of China People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries attended a conference organized by Sri Lanka-China Friendship Associations today at Shangri-La Hotel. Lin Songtian who is on a four-day visit to the island, arrived on November 12. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Demanding release of Aragalaya activists

The members of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today launched a silent protest in front of the UN Human Rights Council head office in Colombo, demanding the release of Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convenor Wasantha Mudalige and Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera who have been detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Hirunika and others granted bail

Fifteen suspects including National Organiser of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Women’s Wing former MP Hirunika Premachandra were today ordered to be released on bail after being produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Convocation ceremony by IDM campus

A convocation and presentation of certificates for 2022, was held today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) by the IDM Nations Campus International. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Milo All Island Schools Netball Championship

Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala emerged the Milo All Island Schools Netball champions for the 13th successive year when they bagged the champions’ title at the 29th Milo All Island Schools Netball Championship concluded at the Albert F. Peiris Stadium in Wennappuwa. The champion Familian girls had their own way as they came out on top in all the age groups of under 13, 15, 17 and 19. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Hirunika arrested

At least 15 protesters of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) including National Organiser of the SJB Women’s Wing former MP Hirunika Premachandra were arrested by the Cinnamon Garden police during a protest at Colombo 7 a short while ago. Pix by Nisal Baduge

England crowned T20 World Cup champions

England beat Pakistan to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 title

‘November Heroes’ commemorated

The 33rd Commemoration of the ‘November Heroes’ was held at Viharamahadevi Park in the outdoor theater today. The event was held by the Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP) to commemorate their comrades, including the founder of the JVP, Rohana Wijeweera. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Troops assist to remove blockage in Kelani river

Troops of 24 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and 2 (V) Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry under 144 Infantry Brigade assisted in clearing bamboo bushes stuck on a pillar of the ‘Podi Palama’ that is built across the Kelani River in Nawagamuwa and Mapitigama.

World Diabetes Day observed

Every year on November 14, World Diabetes Day is observed. On account of that, a march and an awareness program organized by the Sri Lanka Diabetes Federation and Sri Lanka College of Endocrinology were held today at the Viharamahadevi Park under the patronage of Health Services Director General Asela Sampath. Along with that, medical clinics too were inducted to check BMI, blood pressure, sugar level, eye sight etc free of charge. Pix by Kithsi

‘Poppy Day’ ceremony

The ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, was held this morning at the Colombo Viharamahadevi Park cenotaph. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Sports Festival for Jaipur Limb users

The Board of Management of The Colombo Friend-in-need Society and the Organising Committee of Aidex 2022 today conducted a Sports Festival for the Jaipur Limb users at Rifle Green Grounds near Air Force Headquarters, at Sri Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Food festival attracts many at Marine Drive

The ’Western Breeze and Food Festival’ got underway last night at Marine Drive in Colpetty. This food festival is organized by the Tourist Board and some other organizations. Tourists from overseas and locals are seen eagerly taking part at the festival. Sea food was the highlight of it and enjoyed by many. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Wedding Show exhibition in Colombo

The ’Wedding Show’ exhibition and trade show started today at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, Colombo. The event was organized by the Asia Exhibition & Conventions for the 14th consecutive time. The exhibition will be held until Sunday (13). The exhibition will cover all areas of the bridal industry, providing a comprehensive variety of bridal suppliers from Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Token strike launched to release Aragalaya activists

Aragalaya activists today launched a token strike outside the United Nations head office in Colombo, demanding the release of Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convenor Wasantha Mudalige and Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera who have been detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

New Ambassadors and HC present Credentials to the President

Seven newly appointed Ambassadors and a High Commissioner to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (11).

Debt restructuring appeal

A letter was handed over to the Chinese Embassy, appealing the Chinese government to assist in debt restructuring. However, the letter was not accepted by the Embassy. The people who handed over the letter said they would ask the Foreign Ministry to intervene with the request. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Thambili Culture Boutique launched

The launch of Thambili Culture Boutique was held this morning at Ward Place in Colombo 7. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel