SpaceX successfully launched its first female-led mission, Crew-5, to the International Space Station (ISS) yesterday, taking along a Russian cosmonaut who is the first from the country to board an American spacecraft amid global tensions over the war in Ukraine amid the first to take off from US soil since 2002.
A protest was held at the oil installation in Kolonnawa by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) joint trade union, demanding the government to stop the suppression on the union leaders who brought to light the thefts and atrocities. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Catholic nuns of St. Anthony’s Convent, Borella, today staged a protest in front of the convent demanding the rehabilitation of the people who robbed US$51 million from the country. They also demand Namal Rajapaksa should withdraw his proposal to rehabilitate the youth engaged in the Aragalaya. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
A Victorian fairytale castle overlooking the Devon coastline has gone on the market for an undisclosed sum. Watermouth Castle, near Ilfracombe, has been run by the same owners for 45 years and is billed as one of the top tourist destinations in the county. Situated by Watermouth Harbour - once a haven for smugglers - the Grade II* Listed Castle is situated in a stunning position with breath-taking views. (Daily Mail)
The All Island School Games 2022 were officially launched at the Education Ministry with the main sponsors Nestomalt this evening. The All-Island School Games were not held for the last two years due to the COVID pandemic in the country. The Gampaha district had been selected to host the events. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The Voluntary Compensation Applicants’ Union of the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka today staged a protest in front of the Engineering Corporation drew the attention of the President, the Prime Minister and the subject minister to speed up the Voluntary Compensation process to protect the Corporation. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse the protesting university students in Kelaniya today who were protesting against the incumbent government. The protesters demanded the release of protesters arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act during the Aragalaya at the Galle Face. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
As part of the upcoming 73rd Army Anniversary and Army Day (October 10), a special service was held at All Saints’ Church in Borella today. Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage was the chief guest and senior officers and fellow officers were invited by Army Christian Solidarity that participated in this event with a group of people. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Remains of Award-winning Actor Dharshan Dharmaraj was brought to a private funeral parlour in Borella for the public to pay their last respects. A number of artistes paid their tributes to the late actor. Final rites are to be performed on Wednesday at the actor’s residence in Rakwana. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The Students’ Association of Sri Jayewardena University today held a protest in front of the external degrees and extension courses unit of the university demanding that the Mahapola funds be increased, the residential facilities be increased, and the government’s suppression should be stopped forthwith. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.
Sri Lanka Navy sprang into action to rescue 38 persons aboard a distressed trawler, while it was carrying the group of local tourists from Kalpitiya to Baththalangunduwa yesterday. The trawler was in desperate situation following a leakage of sea water into the craft. (Pix by Navy Media)
Sales and exhibition of stamps, currencies and coins will be held at the public library lobby in Colombo until Sunday (October 2). Ceylon’s and Sri Lanka’s mint and used stamps, first day covers, souvenir sheets, stamps and postal stamps, currency notes, coins and many more are on display at the lobby. The exhibition is conducted by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association. Pix by Kushan Pathira
The World Children’s Day celebration held at the Sri Sangamiththa Girl’s School, Colombo 10. Several stage performances added colour to the event and the celebration was well attended by teachers and children of the school. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Several members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) of Colombo Central staged a protest last evening, demanding the government address several needs including lowering the prices of fuel and essential commodities and stop robbing. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
A person was seen protesting in front of the Iranian Embassy, Colombo over the death of a 22-year-old woman named Masha Amini in a hospital in Iran. She was arrested by the morality police due to the way she covered (Hijab). Since her death, people have been unable to bear such brutal behaviour by the Iranian government. People started protesting over the arrest of the woman. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The Navarathri Pooja was held under the patronage of Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his official residence on Wednesday night. Dr. Subramanian Swamy, former Indian Cabinet Minister & former Member of Rajya Sabha of the Parliament of India was also present at the pooja celebration.
Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the SLCG Director General Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake paid courtesy calls on Acting Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence today.
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