Silent protest to free Ranjan

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) youth forum today engaged in a silent protest in front of the Welikada prison demanding the release of former MP Ranjan Ramanayake. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Demanding full monthly wages ...

State Engineering Corporation employees today staged a demonstration in front of the corporation against paying only half-month salaries for the month of May. They claimed that no date was given yet to settle the remaining half month’s wages. The employees said EPF and ETF were not paid. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Stop cruelty on children...

Several social activists today assembled to protest in front of the National Child Protection Authority, Sri Jayawardanapura, demanding take action be taken against recent widespread abuses on innocent children. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

To take wings...

People are seen queued up at the Immigration and Emigration Department to get their passports for immediate migration due to the present deteriorating economic situation in the country. These people expressed fears that the government would increase the amount for issuing passport - for both renewal, one-day and normal charges. Pix by Samantha Perera

Vikum Liyanage assumes office as new Army Chief

A formal ceremony was held at the Army Headquarters this morning as Lt. General Vikum Liyanage assumed duties as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. A Guard Turnout, presented by Gajaba Regiment troops saluted him in accordance with military traditions. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Riding purely on luck...

Though LITRO gas announced 50,000 domestic gas cylinders will be distributed today, people are still waiting in queues at Palawatte with their empty cylinders. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Army bids colourful farewell to Gen. Shavendra Silva

Military formalities, including a Guard-Turn Out and a colour-rich Guard of Honour saluted the outgoing 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Shavendra Silva at the formal farewell ceremony, held at the Army Headquarters this afternoon (31), amidst a representative gathering of senior officers and other ranks of the Army. (Pix by Kithsiri de Mel)

Rain is fine for some....

People are inconvenienced by heavy rains experienced in Colombo and suburbs. A group of Ordinary Level (O/L) students are seen walking in the pouring rain. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Stop smoking, save dollars...

Stop smoking, save dollars... Several social activist groups today staged a demonstration opposite the Fort Railway Station denouncing the use of tobacco, smoking cigarettes and the companies that produce them. They said the tobacco manufacturing companies are the main culprits that send several millions of local revenue out of the country. They reiterated that large amounts of money could be saved if people stop smoking.

Bicycles for port workers

The Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) today presented 100 mountain bikes to Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) employees for their use within the port grounds. Pix by Pradeep Dilukshana

IUSF on public awareness campaign...

Members of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today indulged in a pamphlet distribution campaign opposite the Fort Railway Station to create awareness among the general public about the misconduct of the government. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

People busy buying expensive veggies...

Despite prices of vegetables and other essential items skyrocketing, people still need to buy them to get the day going. Picture shows customers are seen busy buying vegetables from a veggie stall in Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Chokolaate Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer finale

The Chokolaate Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer 2022 grand finale, which features mother-daughter duos on the catwalk held at the hotel Taj Samudra Colombo yesterday. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

21A handed over to Maha Sangha

Picture shows the 21st amendment to the constitution is being handed over to the Dodampahala Sri Chandrasiri Thera and to the general secretary of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabhawa Ven. Prof. Pallekande Rathanasara Thera by the Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister (Dr.) Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Be fair, be reasonable

Several members of the Three Wheeler Employees Association today staged a protest at Kirulapona against increasing the price of the LINK taxi metre. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

’Readers are Leaders’

The Pakistan-Sri Lanka Friendship Library was declared open under the theme ’Readers are Leaders’ by the Pakistan High Commission at the Colombo Race Course car park. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Tear gas fired at medical faculty students

Police fired tear gas and used water cannon during an agitation by the Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee near the World Trade Centre in Colombo. The medical students marched from Vihara Maha Devi Park to Colombo Fort railway station last afternoon. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Imprisoned...

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s wife Shashi Weerawansa, who was imposed a two-year-rigorous imprisonment, is accompanied by prison officials. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Stamps, coins exhibition at Public Library

An exhibition of vintage stamps, coins, currency notes and first-day covers was held at the Public Library in Colombo today. The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association. Several stamps and other vintage articles are also exhibited and sold at this exhibition. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Arrest May 9 culprits

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest in front of the Government Printing Department, demanding the arrest of government supporters who attacked non-violent, unarmed protesters at Galle Face Green on May 9. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Flower Road closed...

No Entry!

Picture shows Sir Baron Jayathilake Mawatha in Fort is barricaded by police in order to prevent entry to protesters. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Arrest attackers of GotaGoGama

A protest was held in front of the Fort Magistrate’s court today demanding the arrest of government supporters who attacked non-violent anti-government protesters at Galle Face Green on May 9. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Darshana Handungoda summoned by CID

Journalist and political blogger Dharshana Handungoda has been summoned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

In case of medical emergency

The Suwa Seriya Services has requested the public that incase if there is a medical emergency amid the ongoing fuel shortage, public are requested to call 1990 for immediate service.

Practical Sinhala Dictionary Vol 1,2, and 3 re-launched

Practical Sinhala Dictionary Vol 1,2, and 3 by Harischandra Wijayatunga was re-launched at the Kiribathgoda Sri Sudharmaramaya Temple recently with the participation of Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera and Ven. Bengamuwe Nalaka Thera. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Long queues despite revised fuel price

Long queues were seen in and around the filling stations in Colombo even after the fuel prices revision took place today. The Minister in charge of fuel said the prices will be revised monthly through a price formula that is to be introduced soon. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Arrest May 9 violence perpetrators...

Those in the ‘GotaGoGama’ assembled at a protest near CID office Colombo when former Minister Johnston Fernando came there to testify on the recent incidents where protesters were attacked on May 9. The protesters called for the arrest of the former minister. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Buying expensive veggies...

People were seen purchasing vegetables at New Manning Market - Peliyagoda and Bodhiraja Mawatha in Colombo Fort today despite exorbitant prices. Pix by NIsal Baduge

Troops evacuate flood-affected O/L candidates

A group of schoolchildren sitting for GCE O/L from St. Andrew’s Central School in Puttalam were affected due to floods were evacuated immediately by 143 Brigade troops with 58 Division troops in Puttalam this morning.