Yupun qualified for Semis at Birmingham

Among all the participants at the Men’s 100m for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Yupun Abeykoon qualified for 100m Semi Final on August 3 as he finished the 100m heats in 10.06 seconds.

Queues at filling stations continue...

People are seen still queuing at filling stations even though the fuel pass system was implemented yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

St. Joseph’s through with convincing win

St. Joseph’s College cruised through to the second round of the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament with a convincing 35 points to 20 win over St. Anthony’s College in their final league encounter played at Havelock Park yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Blood donation campaign...

A blood donation campaign held in Colombo today to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC). BOC Chairman Kanchana Ratwatte and CEO K. E. D. Sumanasiri were present at the campaign. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Still occupying agitation area

Protesters of the ’GotaGoGama’ are still seen dwelling in the agitation area albeit the tough stance taken by the present government. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Fuel issued on QR code

QR code being checked at a filling stations in Colombo. Fuel was issued to only those who posses the QR. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Car catches fire in Colombo

A fire broke out in a car at Flower Road in Colombo this evening. The Colombo fire brigade doused the fire and no one was injured. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Bodhi Pooja for Jackson Anthoney

A Bodhi Pooja was held at Gangarama Temple in Hunupitiya today on invoke blessing for actor Jackson Anthoney who is in a critical condition following recent accident. Minister of Media Bandula Gunawardene and several artists participated at the event. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

1,000 jak tree plants; solution to future food crisis

A programme was launched yesterday at the Viharamahadevi Park to plant 1,000 jak trees by parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka, as a solution to the future food crisis. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Busy buying veggies....

People are seen busy buying vegetables at the Delkanda Sunday fair, despite the higher prices. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Navy lends helping hand to devotees engaged in ‘Paada Yaathra’

Sri Lanka Navy, as it has been the practice, is lending its helping hand to devotees who are engaged in foot pilgrimage, known as ‘Paada Yaathra’ along the route from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya. The traditional foot pilgrimage marches from Jaffna to Sella Kataragama annually, with the participation of many devotees.

New SATHOSA outlet inaugurated

SATHOSA has opened a new outlet to facilitate the people living in the Batuwatta area in Ragama last Saturday with the patronage of Consumer Affairs Minister Nalin Fernando. This was incidentally the 445th outlet comes under the SATHOSA chain of supermarkets. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Stamps, currencies, coins exhibition

Stamps, currency notes and coins are sold and exhibitied at the public library lobby in Colombo until tomorrow. Ceylon and Sri Lanka 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 Pathiraja

Protest against suppression...

A group of social activists staged a protest at Galle Face against suppression on protesters and arrest of protesters. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Separate lane for bicycle users

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) today launched a pilot program to allocate a separate lane for bicycle users, as there is a considerable increase in the use of push bicycles due to the current fuel and transport issues. Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake also took part in the event. Pix by Nisal Baduge

First home-grown electric car launched

Sri Lanka’s first home-grown fully electric car ’Moksha’ was launched today as the the most practical solution in the current technology transition phase towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral future. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Justice for Tamil prisoners murdered in 1983

A demonstration was held in front of the Welikada prison urging justice for the Tamil prisoners who were murdered in prison cells in 1983. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Demanding to dissolve parliament

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway station under the theme ’’Allow new public opinion’ and demanded to dissolve the parliament. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Getting booster vaccines

After an announcement from the government about the risk that people may have to face, if they fail not get the COVID vaccines properly as advised by health experts, people are seen at the vaccination centre at the Viharamanadevi park to get their booster vaccine roll-out. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Pathirana

Against govt. move to suppress struggle

Trade unions and collective organizations today engaged in a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station against the government’s move to suppress people who are engaged in protests at the Galle Face Green. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Registering Tuk Tuks

Following a request by the Power and Energy Minister, three-wheelers are seen registering at their respective area police stations to get one nominated filling station for refueling. The three wheelers have to be registered at police stations before July 31. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

LITRO gas distribution in full flow...

LITRO gas cylinders are distributed among people in Malwathuhiripitiya grounds in Gampaha yesterday. The area LITRO gas dealer said some 1,000 cylinders were distributed among the people. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Royal prevails 17/3 against Joes

Royal College, defending champions of the Schools League lived up to the expected high standard of rugby to beat St. Joseph’s College by 17 points (3 tries, 1 conversion) to three points (1 penalty) win in the rugby encounter which concluded at the Havelock Park recently. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Repeal emergency regulations...

Members of the Open University Teachers’ Association (OUTA) today staged a protest in Colombo demanding the government to ensure the rule of law and to repeal emergency regulations. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

S. Thomas’ down fighting St. Anthony’s to retain Fr. Angelo Rosati trophy

Against GotaGoGama attack

Protesters from the ’GotaGoGama’ in front of the Presidential Secretariat engaged in a protest today at the ’Agitation Site’ near the Galle Face Green against the government’s decision to send in troops to attack them. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Tusker saved from drowning

The tusker popularly known as Neela Etha that had been a tourist attraction in the Kalawewa National Park was saved from drowning in an unprotected well by wildlife conservators with the help of the police .

Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera blesses PM

Newly-appointed Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena called over at the Dharmayatanaya in Colombo today and received blessings from Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera. He expressed hope that under the Premiership of veteran politician Dinesh Gunawardena, the country will journey in the right path and enhance international relations. The prelate also advised that the government should choose the no-violence path to its success. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Black July observed at...

The ’Black July’ was observed yesterday at the ’Agitation Site’ near Galle Face Green by the protesters converged at the ’GotaGoGama’. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

’’SLCGS Jayesagara’’ joins SLCG fleet

An Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard received her commission from the Secretary, Ministry of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) during the Commissioning Ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today morning. Sri Lanka Navy handed over this OPV to Sri Lanka Coast Guard on 03rd January 2022 at Galle harbour and she was commissioned today.