Army reconstructs Pigeon Island bridge in 5 days

The temporary bridge connecting Matara town and Pigeon Island was declared open to the public yesterday by Chief of Defense Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva.

The Wedding planner 2022

“The Wedding planner 2022” exhibition was launched today (10) at the BMICH. The exhibition will held until Sunday (13). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Ranjan turns 59…

The supporters and fans of imprisoned actor- turned politician and parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake are seen celebrating Ranjan’s 59th birthday in absentia. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Worst economic crisis

A group of social media activists staged a protest at the Liberty Roundabout last evening calling the rulers to resolve the current economic crisis, which the country is facing . They accused the rulers of mismanaging the nation. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Executive Officers demand justice...

The Joint Committee of Government Executive Officers carried out a protest march from the Fort Railway Station towards the Presidential Secretariat demanding the elimination of salary and promotion anomalies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Break the Bias Today...

Coca-Cola Sri Lanka Private Limited, together with Women in Management (WIM), recently organised a special event ’Break the Bias Today, for a Sustainable Tomorrow’ that recognized the important role played by the women in the waste management sector of Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Demanding solution to fuel crisis...

Professionals’ Three-Wheeler Association staged a protest in Maharagama demanding immediate solution to the fuel and electricity crisis. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Water level of reservoirs dwindling…

The water level in Maussakele and Castlereagh reservoirs has further dwindled by this morning. The ruins of buildings in the old Maskeliya town that had gone under Maussakele reservoir had emerged creating nostalgic memories of the old town.

Give us UGC-approved nurse’s degree

The All Ceylon Nurses’ Union held a protest march from Colombo General Hospitals to the University Grant Commission (UGC) today, demanding that the government grant them a genuine health degree approved by the UGC. Several union members handed over a petition to the UGC. Later, they continued their protest march towards the Health Ministry. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

First SLASSCOM Chairperson honoured at International Women’s Day

Sandra de Zoysa, the first female Chairperson of SLASSCOM and Group Chief Customer Service Officer of Dialog Axiata PLC, was the recipient of the National Vanitha Abhimana Award 2022 for the Corporate and Professional Sector and Information Technology. The event was held last evening to coincide with the International Women’s Day.

Waiting patiently or impatiently...?

People are seen queued up with their empty gas cylinders at filling stations in Maharagama with a hope of buying gas for their daily needs. Meanwhile, fuel stations have displayed ’No fuel’ boards to notify motorists. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

OGF Retail Festival at One Galle Face

OGF Retail Festival kicked off at One Galle Face, Colombo last Saturday (5) showcasing a variety of fashions, including for men and women. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Let's fight!

The ’Women for Rights’ organization today staged a protest march from Technical Junction to Colombo Fort Railway Station, highlighting the difficulties and hardships they face with the current economic situation in the country. Pix by Kithsir de Mel

CMC launches e-diriya mobile app for women

The e-diriya mobile application that provides information on services available to woman was launched today by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to mark International Women’s Day. Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake said the app promotes unique features that will keep women safe, connecting women to police, to ambulance services, fire services and the range of other services of the CMC. Pix by Kithsiri de

Floral tribute to ’Nedungamuwe Raja’

A woman is seen paying floral tribute to tusker Nedungamuwe Raja. Hundreds of people are seen flocked to pay last respect to the tusker. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

WishQue bags Gold award

WishQue, Sri Lanka’s Premium Online Shop bagged the Gold award for the Online Brand Of The Year 2021 at the SLIM Brand Excellence held on February 9, 2022 at the Grand Monarch Imperial.

Largest cement factory declared open...

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today (07) inaugurated the cement manufacturing facility of Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Ltd., the largest cement factory in the country, located in the Magampura Lanka Industrial Zone. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

World Glaucoma Week from March 6-12

The National Eye Hospital organised a special media conference to announce the World Glaucoma Week from March 6-12.

Release Ranjan...

A group of people staged a protest outside the United Nations Office in Colombo calling for the removal of imprisoned Ranjan Ramanayake. They also submitted a petition to the UN Office. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Last respect to Nedungamuwe Raja

Hundreds of people are seen gathered in Nedungamuwa, Weliweriya to pay their last respect to ’Nedungamuwe Raja’. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

SLAF gears to protect environment

The Sri Lanka Air Force commenced a Sramadana campaign in a major scale at Colombo area to eliminate the dengue breeding places and to keep the environment clean.

Public call on Govt. to go home...

A group of individuals staged a protest holding candles in Kohuwala and Rajagiriya against Government’s mismanagement of economic policies which has led to a debacle causing heavy burden on general public. The protestors called on the government to go home and urged politicians to stop playing with people’s lives. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Private buses get diesel at SLTB depots

Due to shortage of diesel in fuel stations, private buses are allowed to get the required diesel from the depots owned by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). Pix by Nisal Baduge

Special train from Kandy to Ella launched

The Sri Lanka Railways on Saturday commenced a special train for local and foreign tourists from Kandy to Ella.The train will depart Kandy at 7:00 AM and reach the Demodara Railway Station at 2:20 PM on a daily basis. The return journey will commence at 3:40 PM from the Demodara Station and reach Kandy at 9:35 PM. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Army SC beat Navy SC

Army SC secured an unexpected 18-13 win over Navy SC in their inter club rugby league match at Havelock Park on Friday. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

Shopping Festival at BMICH

Colombo Shopping Festival was launched yesterday at the BMICH where all types of items including Furniture, Shoes, Textiles, Woodware, and Kitchenware were available with up to 50% discount. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Matara Paravi Duwa bridge collapse...

The Matara Pigeon Island crossing bridge which is one of the most famous bridges in Sri Lanka, has collapsed this evening.

Repeal PTA...

Committee for Protecting the Rights of Prisoners staged a protest outside the UN Office in Colombo urging United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to intervene in repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Long queues at Osu Sala

Long queues and big crowds were seen at the Osu Sala (SPC) Town Hall branch due to the ongoing strike action by health workers. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Health workers protest

Health workers staged a protest in Colombo this morning over several demands including salary increase, and payment of uniform allowance. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel