Taking the peaceful Galle Face Aragalaya to a whole new level, a group of independent youths cut a cake to celebrate the birthday of the PTA detained Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convener Wasantha Mudalige outside Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) in Colombo last night. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
A requiem Eucharist for Queen Elizabeth II was held at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, in Colombo last evening. A number of diplomats, including the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton attended the service. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Placing numerous demands, the Women’s Voice Organization engaged in a protest march opposite the Fort Railway Station recently. When the protesters attempted to reach the police headquarters, tensions culminated and heated verbal exchanges were witnessed between the policemen and the agitators. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Members of the Women’s Rights Organisation engaged in an agitation against the government to reduce the price of essential goods and thereby provide immediate relief to the people who are trampled down by escalating cost of living. The protest held opposite the Fort Railway station. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.
The 116th birth anniversary event of the founding father and former President J. R. Jayewardene was held with the participation of Minister of Cultural Affairs Vidura Wickramanayake. SJB MPs Gayantha Karunatilaka, Tissa Attanayake and Harshana Rajakaruna were also present. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
At the felicitation ceremony organized for the Champions of Asia (cricket, netball and commonwealth) held at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel under the patronage of the President, each netball player of the victorious team received Rs. 2 million by Sri Lanka Cricket.
The 13th national Cubboree was held at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia today. South Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Santhush Woonjin participated in the event as the Cheif Guest while several dignitaries including the President of the Sri Lanka Scout Association attended the event. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
A female representation of the Galle Face Aragalaya that gathered at Colombo Fort demanded the government to provide an economy to survive, as the previous regime was utterly corrupt and lead the country to bankruptcy. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana
The Golden Reader Award 2019/2020 for the best novel published in the last two years was held yesterday at the Kumaratunga Munidasa Hall at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) under the patronage of Prof. Praneeth Abeysundara. Darshana Shammi Wijethilake received the award for the best work and monetary award. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today distributed pamphlets opposite the Fort railway station to make the public aware that the current economic crisis and taxes imposed on essential commodities. The TUCC said that although the new government came to power, there is no relief in sight for the country’s collapsed economy. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Isipathana College completed a Schools Rugby double, winning the President’s Trophy, beating St. Joseph’s College 49-22 in the final on Sunday. Isipathana College scored four goals, three tries and two penalities while St. Joseph’s scored two goals, a try and a penalty. Isipathana were also crowned this year’s schools’ league champions. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
A media tour took place today to describe the viewpoints and inform the public about the official opening of the Lotus Tower in Colombo. The tower’s operations are scheduled to commence on September 15. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The non-partisan People’s Union for Justice staged a protest at the Galle Face agitation site, demanding not to take action to suppress the people who had engaged in Aragalaya and not to call or stamp them as terrorists. The protesters also demand that the release of all students held under the PTA. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The reception of the 65th Malaysian National Day was held in Colombo last Friday (9) with the participation of the Malaysian people living in Sri Lanka together with some members of the local community. Meanwhile, the National day was held on August 31. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nisal Baduge
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