156th police day commemoration

The Dam Street police station has organized a mobile service in commemoration of the 156th police day at Hameed Al Husseinie school. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Champions...

Sri Lanka have won the title of the Asia Cup Champions for the sixth time, beating Pakistan by 23 runs in the final of the tournament at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night.

Humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka

USAID Administrator Samantha Power at the media conference in Colombo flanked by US Ambassador in Sri Lanka Julie Chung, USAID Mission Director Sri Lanka and Maldives Gabriel Grau where the former pledged further US$20 million as humanitarian aid. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Talks to improve tourism between Iran and Sri Lanka

The Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka Hashem Ashjazadeh met Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday. The meeting took place at the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry.

Binara Full Moon Poya

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple on Binara Full Moon Poya Day (10). Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Isipathana trounce S. Thomas’ to qualify for President’s Trophy final

Isipathana College Colombo moved a step closer to completing a schools’ rugby double, beating S. Thomas’ College 29-13 in the semi-final. Isipathana ran into three goals, a try and a penalty, while the Thomians managed just a goal and a penalty. Pix by Kushana Pathiraja

Bhikku Federation agitate at Fort

The Inter University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) today engaged in a protest opposite the Gunasinghapura Bus Stand in Colombo demanding the government abolish the executive presidency, reduce taxes where people can afford, not to arrest people who engage in protests within democratic framework and to release the detained activities. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Dry rations for low-income families

In commemoration of the 156th police day, fifty packs of dry food were distributed among low-income families in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

New Director General of Information Dept appointed

Senior Journalist Dinith Chinthaka Karanarathna assumed duties as the Director General of Government Information Department today at the Government Information Department. The Ministry Media Secretary Anusha Palpita, former Director General Mohan Samaranayaka, Newspaper editors and family members are at the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Damitha Abeyratne remanded

Actress Damitha Abeyratne was today ordered to be remanded till September 14 after being produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Felicitation ceremony

A felicitation ceremony held at the Sri Sangamiththa Balika Vidyalaya for the children who have passed the 2022 Grade 5 scholarship examination. The ceremony was held at the school’s main hall. Pix by Samantha Perera

Step down if can't provide relief

Aragalaya activists yesterday engaged in a protest near the parliament roundabout demanding a burden-free life for them and for the people in the country. They also demanded the government should step down if they are unable to provide the relief to the people and stop suppressing them. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

St. Joseph’s edge Wesley

St. Joseph’s College edged out Wesley College 16 points to 13 to qualify for the final of the President’s Trophy inter-schools knockout rugby tournament. St. Joseph’s scored a goal and three penalities, while Wesley managed two tries and a penalty. Pix by Kushana Pathiraja

The ‘grand old party’ celebrates its 76th anniversary

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena with senior UNP party officials and supporters at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, where the UNP celebrated its 76th anniversary today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Minor floods in Malwana

Several low-lying areas in Malwana in the Gampaha District experienced minor floods following the increase in water levels of the Kelani river due to heavy rains. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Intl. Young Police Officers’ Seminar held in SL for the first time

The 6th International Young Police Officers’ Seminar organized by the International Police Association’s Sri Lanka Branch was held at the Special Task Force Katukurunda Training Camp under the guidance of IGP CD Wickramaratne and under the direct supervision STF Commandant DIG Waruna Jayasundara. This was the first time such a seminar was held in Sri Lanka.

SLIM brand excellence awards briefing

A SLIM brand excellence awards briefing session was held yesterday describing the main categories, including Product Brand of the Year, Service Brand of the Year, Global Brand of the Year, Local Brand of the Year and Export Brand of the Year. The event was held at the JAIC Hilton, Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Uthara Sabagaya launched...

The Uthara Sabagaya, a new political alliance, was launched by several parties and former ministers at the Youth Centre in Maharagama. Politicians including Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Vasudeva Nanayakakra and Ven. Athureliye Rathana Thera were present at the launch. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Seized..

The Ragama police seized three-wheelers, motorcycles, and mobile phones worth over Rs. 5 million that were stolen during the past several months. Two suspects were arrested over the theft of those. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Increase petrol quota for three-wheelers

Three-wheeler owners today staged a protest in front of the Power and Energy Ministry demanding to dispense five litres of fuel daily instead of the present procedure of providing five litres per week. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Pettah vendors lament

Vendors in Pettah said they are finding it very difficult to sell their products and accessories due to the escalation of prices after the government’s decision to ban importing 300 consumer items including mobile phones and accessories. Pix by Nisal Baduge

GR returns

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa returned to Sri Lanka last night at the Bandaranaike International Airport a amidst a heavy security presence. Several ministers arrived at the BIA to welcome the former President.

Quadruplets born to a 24 year old mother in Puttalam

A 24-year-old mother of Musthiyapuram in Paladiya has given birth to quadruplets at the Puttalam hospital.

New Political Movement formed

The 13 member group of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) that became independent and detached itself from the party launched a New Political Movement on last Friday (2). The party was named the ’Freedom People’s Congress’, Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Blood donation camp...

On the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the Kotuguda Sri Rahula National School in Gampaha, a blood donation campaign has been organised today at the school under the initiative of the school Principal Thilakman Pathmasiri Fernando and the teaching staff and with the participation of area residents. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

IMF concludes mission

The IMF mission concluded its staff mission yesterday after signing a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan government. The officials held a press conference in the morning to brief the media about the staff agreement and the way forward for Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Wesley College trounce Science College

Wesley College romped to a 38-00 win over Science College in the fourth quarter-final of the President’s Trophy schools rugby knockout tournament. Wesley led 05-00 at the half-time whistle before shifting up a gear to score 33 points in the second half. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Expediting Arbitration Rules

The Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre (SLNAC) yesterday held an event to educate the business, legal, and professional communities about the ’SLNAC Expedited Arbitration Rules’ while enabling the arbitration process to be expedited, cost-effectively, and with confidentiality. The SLNAC also took action to promote Sri Lanka as an international commercial dispute resolution hub in order to gain foreign exchange to the country.

Donation from Uber Lanka to Red Cross Society

Uber Sri Lanka today donated US$ 200,000 to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to help the vulnerable communities affected by the economic crisis. The donation will be utilised to distribute food and life-saving medicines across the country. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

65th Malaysia National Day celebrated

The 65th Malaysia National Day was celebrated in Colombo today with the participation of the Malaysian nationals living in Sri Lanka with the distinguished presence of Malaysian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Tan Yang Thai. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.