Navy Chief in Pakistan

Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, called on the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters yesterday.

Removing burnt X-Press Pearl ship’s hull begins

Several ships have arrived here to remove and haul the burnt hull of the ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl to the deep seas. The vessel caught fire within Sri Lankan waters and caused one of the worst maritime environmental disasters this country had ever seen. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Bring back Bhanuka!

A group of fans of Sri Lankan batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa today staged a protest outside the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) demanding to include Bhanuka to the Indian T20I tour. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Googly-eyed crabs at sunrise...

Several sand crabs were seen running on the Kapungoda beach this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

More newborns at Dehiwala zoo

A baby Arabian oryx calf and a baby Nilgai were born recently at the Dehiwala National Zoo. The oryx calf was born three weeks before and the baby Nilgai was bron on Valentine’s Day. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Cleaning up debris….

Officials from the Marine Environment Authority were seen cleaning up debris collected from ship X press Pearl’s debris last year in Kepungoda Beach. The officials have been cleaning debris since May 21, 2021. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Development Officers’ Service Union in protest….

Development Officers’ Service Union staged a protest in Colombo today urging the authorities to absorb development officers in the Southern District to teachers’ service. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Waiting to fill tanks

Long queues can be seen outside fuel stations as motorists wait to top up their tanks at stations. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

’Wedding Week 2022’

The fashion show which was featured at the wedding Week 2022 was held at the Galle Face Hotel last Saturday.’Wedding Week 2022’ was organised by the Brides of Sri Lanka magazine together with the Galle Face Hotel.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

CH & FC beat Navy SC

CH & FC recorded a 28-22 win over Navy SC in the Sri Lanka Rugby League tournament 2022 at the Navy Grounds in Welisara. The match saw two of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s sons facing each other, with Yositha Rajapaksa representing Navy and Rohitha Rajapaksa featuring for CH & FC. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Passing out parade of Commandos

The Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment training school at Uva-kuda Oya today held a passing out parade for the 48-E & D batches amid a distinguished gathering of invitees, including General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army who graced the event as the Chief Guest.

GNOA files motion...

The Government Nursing Officers’ Association (GNOA) filed a motion over the recent court order preventing them to engage in health workers’ strike. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Lankapak 2022

Lankapak 2022, the premier international packaging, processing, printing & plastic exhibition in Sri Lanka, was launched yesterday at the BMICH and will continue until Sunday (20). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Construction underway…

The construction of 03 flyovers over the railway line at the Sri Uttarananda Mawatha near the Slave Island Railway Station is currently underway. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Acquitted...

Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando are seen outside the court after being acquitted from all charges in connection with Easter Sunday attack case.

Tourists are back...

A large number of foreign tourists were seen today around the City of Colombo despite the pandemic situation. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Vaccine rollout in full swing...

The vaccine rollout was seen underway at the Ragama Station where people received their respective doses. The mobile vaccine center operated by Sri Lanka Army was held until last night. Pix by Nimalsiri Edisinghe

Offshore oil spill response exercise...

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) today concluded offshore oil spill response exercise off Colombo harbour with the participation of the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and MCT-JCG members and in collaboration with Sri Lanka Navy. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Protest against HR violation, arrests of journalists

A youth group for a decent political culture staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station over human rights violations, arrests of journalists, civil activists and summoning for crime investigations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

ECTUC protest...

Education Co-operative Trade Union Confederation (ECTUC)today staged a protest over scrapping of the employees’ rights and non-approval of Rs. 10,000 allowance by the Co-operative Employees Commission.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Nawam Perahera concluded

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa graced the last day of the Gangarama Navam Perahara today. Traditional drummers, dancers, and whip-crackers added colour to the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A perfect mid-week break...

People are seen gathered at the Galle Face Green and in the Viharamahadevi Park to spend the day being poya day today. Pix by Pradeep Parhirana

Seeking blessings on Navam Poya

Devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today to mark the Navam Poya Day. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Gangarama Navam Perahara

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the first day of the Gangarama Navam Perahara today, along with several dignitaries. Traditional drummers, dancers, and whip-crackers added colours to the Perahera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

SLAF undertakes paddy harvesting

Under the national policy framework of ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour’ by President Gotabaya Rajapakse, the Sri Lanka Air Force has initiated a paddy harvesting project using newly acquired combine harvester machine. Accordingly, the SLAF undertake paddy harvesting targeting low income paddy farmers in Morawewa area in a bid to provide incentives to increase their earnings by cutting down harvesting cost.

Abolish proposed PTA

Public petition asking the government to abolish the proposed Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) was signed by civilians in front of Fort Railway Station today. MP Mano Ganesan placed the first signature of the day. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Perahera elephants receiving a bath

Elephants were seen being bathed ahead of the annual Nawam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. The Perahera is to be paraded through the streets this evening with traditional performances. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Donation for vocational training

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Colombo District Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva today donated Rs.500,000 towards the development of the Sri Jinarathana Vocational Technical Training Center of the Gangaramaya Temple. The donation was made from his 2021 decentralized fund. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Presidential Secretariat surrounded…

A large number of health workers are seen marching towards the Presidential Secretariat urging the Government to address their grievances. They are already indulged in Trade Union action across the country with the view to win their demands. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

For her special one...

People are seen buying bouquets of roses for their loved and special ones on the Valentine’s Day to express their love and gratitude. Pix by Nisal Baduge