Army Chief launches special housing project for soldiers

Cheques were handed over to a number of soldiers including those who were seriously wounded and the families of fallen War Heroes under the scheme introduced to assist them to construct or renovate their houses, during a ceremony held at Army Head quarters. Picture shows Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva handing over a cheque to a soldier. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Bounce & rides at Port City

The Club House was launched at the Colombo Port City with some exciting water sports such as canoeing and bounce & rides. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Wedding Show 2022

The Wedding Show 2022, which covers all areas of the bridal industry providing a comprehensive variety of bridal suppliers from Sri Lanka and has become Sri Lanka’s most popular bridal exhibition, was launched yesterday at the BMICH. This exhibition will be held until Sunday (13). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Navy SC beat CR & FC

Navy SC beat CR & FC 18-13 in a SLR League Rugby match in Welisara today. Navy were trailing 10-07 at half-time but a strong second half performance saw the home team record their second win of the campaign. Pix by Pradeep Dilukshana

Health TU action continues…

Patients across the country have been heavily inconvenienced by the ongoing strike by health workers. Pictures also show long queues at the Govt. Osu Sala (SPC) outlet in Town Hall as pharmacies in government hospitals are closed due to the trade union. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Stop taxing EPF, ETF profits

A protest organized by the Inter-Company Employees Union held in front of the Department of Labour against the proposal to impose a tax on EPF and ETF profits. Labour Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva is also seen discussing the matter with protestors when he came to the scene during the protest. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Over salary anomalies…

A group of non-academic staff of the Kelaniya University staged a protest outside the university today over several demands including salary anomalies. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Hejaaz Hizbullah walks out of Court...

Attorney at law Hejaaz Hizbullah walked out of the Putthalam High Court. He is pictured flanked by lawyers Hafeel Farisz, Niran Anketell, Dhanushan Kaneshayogan and Farman Cassim PC.

First charter flight from Uzbekistan...

Aitken Spence Travels, the leading DMC in Sri Lanka together with their Uzbekistan agent Luxe Asia welcomed the country’s first charter flight from Uzbekistan today at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport (MIRA). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Dengue Free tomorrow...

The All-Island Dengue Eradication Helpers’ Association today staged a protest march from the Viharamahadevi Park to the Health Ministry, demanding the authority not to absorb their service into the Dengue Eradication Multi Task Force. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Releasing essential goods...

Following instructions given to release essential goods stuck at the Ports, several container loads of imported essentials are seen being unloaded at Pettah. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Protest against health-related activities...

The activities of the Health Services Union today staged a protest march to the health ministry from the Viharamahadevi Park over several demands, including to solve their salary anomalies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

’Lanka Remit’ App launched

The National Remittance Mobile Application, ’Lanka Remit’ was officially launched today at the Central Bank to enable people to remit their earnings faster, safer and at a low-cost. The event was inaugurated by Digital Technology and Enterprise Development State Minister Namal Rajapaksa. The heads of all local and international banks were present at the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Intervene to halt illegal fishing in Lankan waters...

The All Ceylon Fisheries Association today staged a protest opposite the Fisheries Ministry demanding the government to intervene to stop illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters by Indian fishermen. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Waiting for medicine...

People are seen waiting in long queues at the Rajya Osu Sala near Town Hall in Colombo due to the strike initiated by health sector workers yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

People get booster shots against COVID-19

People are seen in a hurry to get their booster shots against COVID-19 at the vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

NVQ Awards

NVQ Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Association of Pharmaceutical Assistants held at the BMICH today. State Minister Seetha Arambepola participated in the event as the Chief Guest. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Teachers protest...

The Priven Teachers’ Association today staged a protest opposite the Education Ministry in Battaramulla calling the authorities to grant them the entitled leave and resolve salary issues. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Agitation over unmet demands….

A protest march organized by the students of the University of Kelaniya was held in Colombo where they marched towards Kelaniya via Kiribathgoda. The protestors were also seen jumping over the gate of the Administration building of the University to show their agitation over unmet demands including an increase in Mahapola scholarship. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Exam begins

The 2021(2022) G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination commenced today and students were seen arriving at schools adhering to health guidelines. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Lord Marland in Temple Trees

Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council was received by both the President and Prime Minister at the Temple Trees to discuss substantive economic and geopolitical matters; highling the importance Sri Lanka pays to the 2.4 billion people strong Commonwealth, soon to become the second largest economic group in the world.

Hospital services crippled

Hospital services throughout the country were crippled due to the indefinite strike action launched by 17 trade unions attached to the health sector over seven demands. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

COVID guidelines ignored...

Hundreds of people are seen in the picture, having ignored the social distancing norms or wearing masks as they are enjoying their leisure over the weekend at Galle Face Green. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Stop selling national assets...

The Inter University Bhikkhu Federation staged a protest in Colombo urging the authorities to stop selling national assets to foreign countries such as China, US and India. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Ranjan’s well-wishers in protest...

A group of people who gathered outside the Welikada prison in anticipation of the release of former MP Ranjan Ramanayake yesterday staged a protest and had to go back in disappointment after hearing that he would not be released. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Blood donation campaign...

A blood donation campaign has been organized to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Isipathana College, Colombo recently at the College premises from 8 am to 2 pm. An all-night pirith chanting ceremony, an alms giving as well as a blood donation campaign have been organized under the guidance of Principal Oshara Panditharathna. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

74th National Independence Day

The 74th National Independence Day Celebration was held at the Independence Square in Colombo today showcasing a military parade and a cultural pageant. The celebrations were held under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Foreign diplomats, Ministers, MPs, Police and Armed forces personnel also participated in the celebrations. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri and Eshan Fernando

Prisoners released on Independence Day

Some 197 prisoners were released from the Welikada Prison in Colombo on a presidential pardon today to mark the 74th Independence day celebrations. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Great bots of fire!

The first ever underwater relay of the Olympic torch between two robots was successfully performed in China on Wednesday, a video has revealed.

Independence Day fly-past...

The Air Force fly-past is captured on the camera while taking part in the 74th Independence Day celebrations held at the Independece Sqaure today. Pix by Nisal Baduge