Traditional good bye to New Year....

The concluding ritual in connection with the Sinhala/Hindu New year which is the anointing with traditional medicinal fluids was performed by the Chief Sanghanayaka of Matara and Hambantota Ven. Palatuwe Jinarathana Thera at the Gangarama Temple Hunupitiya today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Seeking blessings on Bak Poya day

Devotees at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya are seen taking part in religious observances on Bak Full Moon Poya Day which falls today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Families join protest against Gota

On the night of Sinhala and Tamil New Year, a large number of people gathered with their children at the Galleface agitation site to protest against against the present regime and calling for the President to step down. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

In line with Sinhala-Tamil New Year...

Youths including Hasith Gunasekara and Nimal Jayaratne distributed Avurudu sweets to those travelling on the road and passersby at Kirillawala area in line with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

HAPPY SINHALA & TAMIL NEW YEAR

WE WISH ALL OUR READERS A PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS SINHALA & TAMIL NEW YEAR

Occupy Galle Face...

The anti-government protest at the Galle Face Green is currently underway with the participation of youths, clergy and artistes . Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Protests continue

Protests against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa were seen near Galle Face Green in Colombo for the third day in a row, despite the rain. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Protest at Galle Face Green continues

The protest launched near Galle Face Green in Colombo against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa continues for the third consecutive day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Anti-Govt protest at Galle Face Green continues...

Protesters at the Galle Face Green continue their protests for the second consecutive day, chanting slogans and expressing their disappointment towards the incumbent regime and the Rajapaksa family. Many also continue to gather in front of the Presidential Secretariat. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Queues and protests ....

People are queued up to buy diesel and kerosene around the filling sheds in and around Colombo, as the country is faced with severe scarcity of fuel, cooking gas etc., In spite of all these crisis, people are also seen protesting vehemently against the government for its failure to take appropriate action to control the present economic crisis and demanding the rulers to step down. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Youth throng Galle Face Green

Picture shows thousands of young men and women converging at the Galle Face Green to show their anger and frustration towards the present Government and demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ragama residents in protest...

A group of residents in the Ragama parish carried out a protest march against the present Government. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Walk For Justice

A march under the theme ’Walk for Justice’ was organised with the participation of families of victims who lost their lives to the Easter Sunday carnage. The ’walk’ started from At. Sebastian’s Church, Katuwapitiya and ended at Kochchikade St. Anthony’s Church. Catholic Archbishop, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith addressed the crowd at the end of the walk. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Galle Face Green closed

The Galle Face Green where a massive protest was scheduled to be held today (09) has been closed for development proposes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Kushan Pathiraja

Protest outside US embassy

A group of individuals staged a protest outside the American Embassy today calling on the US not to help Sri Lankan politicians. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Uni students protest near Parliament

University students engaged in a protest, are confronted by the police near Parliament. Police are seen firing tear gas to disperse the protesting undergraduates. Picture shows a scene of the commotion. Pix Pradeep Dilrukshana

Roads flooded in Colombo

Several roads in Colombo were flooded because of heavy rains experienced today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Waiting with fading hope...?

People are still seen languishing in long queues at filling stations to buy diesel and kerosene. The country is facing the worst crisis and unable to import essentials such as fuel, gas, medicine and other urgent needs due to dollar crunch. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

BMICH draws large crowds for Colombo Shopping Festival

The ’Colombo Shopping Festival’ kicked off at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Hall at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) yesterday ( April 7). The exhibition will be held until Monday (April 11). People have the opportunity to buy all types of household needs, footwear, garments, wood craft, and kitchenware at an attractive discounted prices up to a 50% on selected items. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Riding to disperse protesters ?

A police officer was seen riding a motorcycle carrying a tear gas launcher on his shoulder in Colombo City. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisingha

Trade union demo at Pettah

A protest organized by a group of trade unions held at Pettah today, insisting the government should take steps to reduce the prices of essential foodstuff. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisingha

Save country for next generation...

Several athletes were seen protesting in front of Torrington Square, demanding the government to save the country for our next generation and restore the country’s economy. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Teachers, Principals protest....

We stand in solidarity...

Children, parents and teachers of the Methodist Primary School in Colombo staged a protest today to show their agitation against the current government. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Lawyers protest

Lawyers today held a protest in front of the Hultsdorf Courts complex in Colombo against the present crisis. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Protest at Kalubowila teaching hospital

Nursers and minor staff members of the Colombo South (Kalubowila) Teaching Hospital are calling for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the government. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

CNH Medical staff stage protest

The medical staff of the Colombo National Hospital (CNH) staged a protest in front of the hospital demanding the government to address the financial crisis faced by them. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Catholic clergy in protest

A large number of Catholic priests and nuns today took part in a protest march from the Archbishop’s House against the present regime which is, as they claim, responsible to the existing crises. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Musical instruments donated to Udugama-Welgolla Maha Vidyalaya

The UNESCO Club of Royal College, Colombo donated a collection of musical instruments and other educational materials to Udugama-Welgolla Maha Vidyalaya. The event took place at the Whiteboard Room of the Royal College today.

Another protest...

Several artists staged a protest near the president’s secretariat calling for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the government. Pix By Kithsiri de Mel