Colombo Wedding Expo 2022

Colombo Wedding Expo 2022 was launched at the BMICH yesterday. The exhibition showcases, bridal wear, decoration ideas, hair dressing and make up, wedding cars and cake wrapping and many more. The exhibition will be held for three days. Pix by Kithisri de Mel

Kedella Construction 2022

Kedella Construction 2022 exhibition got off the ground at BMICH yesterday under the patronage MP Wimal Weerawansa. The exhibition, which showcases items needed for construction of houses, modern construction methods and electrical items such as lighting, will be held until March 27. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

UNP Satyagraha in Colombo

A Satyagraha organized by the United National Party (UNP) was held at Hyde Park today. UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, deputy leader Ruwan Wijewardene, other members and supporters participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Struggle for the release of Ranjan continues…

A group of individuals staged a protest opposite the Welikada Prison urging authorities to release imprisoned Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ranjan brought to SC

Imprisoned Ranjan Ramanayake was seen escorted to the Supreme Court premises by the prison officials. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Buying expensive veggies and fruits...

People were seen purchasing vegetables and fruits at Bodhiraja Mawatha in Colombo Fort today despite exorbitant prices. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Cocaine among scrap metal

Sri Lanka Customs seized a container with a large haul of cocaine worth over Rs.6,000 million while transiting to India. Four containers, including the one with cocaine, were declared to have been containing scrap metal. The contraband of cocaine was handed over to the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

JVP protest at Nugegoda

Heavy traffic was reported in Nugegoda due to a protest march by the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) led by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) over the government’s failure to find solutions to address the present crisis. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Gas cylinders distributed to people

The Nuwara Eliya police yesterday distributed Laugfs gas cylinders directly to the people in the area from the delivery lorry that was parked near Nuwara Eliya town. 12.5 kg and 5 kg gas cylinders are sold for Rs. 4,278 and Rs. 1,720, respectively. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa

Daily Mirror excels at Journalism Awards

Daily Mirror Journalists Kamanthi Wickramasinghe, Harsha Amarasinghe and Sajith Ekanayake were adjudged the Best Environmental Reporter of the Year 2020, Best Sports Journalist of the Year 2019 and Best Cartoonist of the Year 2019 respectively at the Journalism Awards for Excellence organized by the Sri Lanka Press Institute in collaboration with The Editors Guild of Sri Lanka. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

70th death anniversary of DS Senanayake commemorated

The 70th death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake, the Father of Nation, was commemorated at the Independence Square on Tuesday (22) under the patronage of Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other distinguished guests were present at the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Reduce fuel prices...

The Multi-Day Fishing Crafts Owners Association yesterday staged a protest near the Fisheries Ministry in Colombo urging the government to reduce fuel prices. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Sight of bowser brings great joy…

Some people who were in queues for gas and fuel were seen thrilled and rejoicing after witnessing the arrival of bowsers carrying fuel and gas. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Police SC beats Army SC

Police SC qualified for the Cup segment in the second round of the Nippon Paint Rugby League tournament beating Army SC 25-07 at Police Park on Saturday.

Build SL 2022

The 17th Annual Build Sri Lanka Housing & Construction Expo was launched at the BMICH yesterday (18) and will be held until tomorrow (20). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

SYU protest...

Protesters belong to the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged protest march in Colombo today where they forcibly entered the Presidential Secretariat. Pix by Nimasiri Edirisinghe

Predicament continues...

Frustrated people are seen queued up to buy kerosene, diesel and petrol as the chronic shortages continue bring more suffering. The government said payments have been made for the shipment that brought fuel, but distribution is yet to begin. The President, when addressed the nation on Wednesday, assured that the fuel scarcity would be resolved soon. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

CH & FC beat Police

CH & FC edged out Police SC by 25 points to 22 points in the Nippon Paint Rugby League 2022 at the Racecourse Grounds recently. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

STF SWAT team receives high praise at UAE SWAT Challenge 2022

Sri Lanka Police Special Task Forces’ SWAT teams have been praised by Dubai SWAT’s Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of Organisations Protective Security and Emergency at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2022, organized by Dubai Police.

Medin Full Moon Poya

Today is Medin Full Moon Poya day. The picture shows devotees who have thronged to the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to perform religious activities. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Inspection tour...

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made an inspection tour to the Chief Mechanical Engineer’s Sub Department and the Maligawatta Railway Yard of the Department of Railways, Dematagoda today. President’s Media

Basil calls on Modi

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House, Room No. 10 today.

SJB takes to the streets against govt.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya protest which commenced in Colombo today ended with dummy coffins being burnt and Sajith Premadasa calling for a snap presidential election. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SLAF helds excellence awards

The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2021 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake on Monday under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.

To get a glimpse of a gas cylinder...

A long queue of people are seen in the picture at Parliament Road Pelawatte to buy gas yesterday. The people complained that they are not even aware of the new price of a gas cylinder. Some people said they had to wait in the queues for several days and take turns to buy gas but could not get at least a glimpse of it, despite the long languish. Pic by Kithsiri De Mel.

Democracy theory and practice

People’s action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) together with March 13 group launched a book ’’Democracy Theory and Practice, Sri Lanka Experience to mark the 90 years of universal Franchise in Sri Lanka. A discussion titled ’ Do we want an administrator or an elected leader’’ was also held to mark the event. Here are some scenes of the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Abolish Kotelawala Act...

The Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) yesterday staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway station demanding the government to take action against the Kotelawala Act and to re-open universities. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Resolve our salary anomalies...

Health workers including nurses staged a protest in front of the National Hospital Colombo over several demands including resolving their salary anomalies. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Long queues for kerosene

People are waiting in long queues near filling stations to buy kerosene due to the shortage of domestic gas in the country. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Planetarium organizes workshop

Sri Lanka Planetarium organized special programme of activities including night sky observation and astronomy workshops at the Planetarium in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel.