Police inspection held at Jinthupitiya, Dam Street Police Stations

The semi-annual police inspection by Jinthupitiya and Dam Street Police Stations was held at the Gunasinghapura Stadium on Tuesday (18). The parade was revived by the Colombo (Central) SSP Nishantha Chandrasekera which was commanded by Dam Street OIC Chief Inspector Ajith Peduruarachchi. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Dehiwala Zoo crowded….

Visitors thronged the Dehiwala Zoo as it reopened after several months of closure due to Covid-19. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Walking with freedom...

People were seen walking freely along the seafront promenade at Port City Colombo this evening. According to the records, about 50,000 people from various parts of the country have visited the location for sight seeing. The Port City is open to the public from 9 a.m to 6 p.m every day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Gas cylinder reaching the sky..?

A kite festival was held at Valikamam East along the Kattaikkadu beach in Jaffna peninsula yesterday in line with the Thaipongal festival. A kite made like a gas cylinder flies high in the sky symbolising the present gas crisis in the country. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

New arrivals at Dehiwala Zoo

Two new cygnets born to the pair of resident black swans were the latest attraction at the Dehiwala Zoo. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Observing Duruthu Poya

Picture shows devotees are engaged in religious observance at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) to mark the Duruthu Poya Day, this morning. This is a key religious and historic date in the calendar for Sri Lankans as it marks Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka on the ninth month after attaining Enlightenment. Kithsiri de Mel and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Yacht service in Port City

Sri Lanka’s new yacht service offers a number of tour packages. There are special packages for office outings, weddings, etc. It is expected that the yacht service will gain popularity among residents and visitors in Colombo and elsewhere. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Kuragala Ancient Buddhist Monastery

The traditional placing of sacred objects at the new Chaithya, which is being constructed at the historical Kuragala Ancient Buddhist Monastery, held yesterday (16) under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Army commander Shavendra Silva. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Vaccination rollout for children continues...

In line with the vaccination week declared by the Health Ministry, a vaccination programme for children aged 12 to 19 years was held at the Panadura MOH office yesterday. Pix by Samantha Perera

Leaflet distribution campaign at Fort

A leaflet distribution campaign organised by the Inter University Bhikkhu Federation (IUBF) was held opposite the Fort Railway station today with the aim of making people aware of the Government’s move to sell national assets. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Kedella Art of Living 2022

’’Kedella Art of Living 2022’’ organized by Asia Exhibitions & Conventions (Pvt) Lt, was launched today at the BMICH and will continue until Sunday (16). The Art of Living consists of household appliances, home decorations, homes & real estates, landscaping, furniture, tiles & granite traders, bathroom fittings, kitchen, Electrical goods, paints, wall design traders, ceiling decorators, lighting, home drapers, etc. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Engrossed in conversation…

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga is seen in conversation with former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake who was unceremoniously impeached nine years ago, during an event held at the BMICH yesterday to launch the autobiography titled ‘Chandrika’ authored by Tharindu Thotawaththa. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Adding finishing touches…

Workers are seen adding the finishing touches to the Mirigama-Kurunegala stretch of the Central Expressway which is to be vested with the public tomorrow.

Gathering information…

The Police have commenced a three-day operation to gather information on all temporary residents who are living in Colombo city coming from various parts of the island, with the aim of securing national security and eliminating crime and narcotic trade in Colombo. The pictures show the operation was seen carried out at the Siyapatha Sevana Apartment in Dematagoda. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Prayers to mark 1000 days since Easter attacks

Relatives of those who died in the Easter Sunday attacks are praying at a service held in Thewatte Basilica in Ragama to mark the 1000 days since the tragedy. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Thai Pongal Festival

Devotees are celebrating the Thai Pongal festival today. A group of devotees gathered at the Sivan Kovil (Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil) in Kochchikade, Colombo and Bhadrakali Amman Kovil, in Dematagoda to engage in religious rites in view of the Hindu festival. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel, Pradeep Pathirana and Nisal Baduge

Thurstan College celebrates 72nd anniversary

The 97th batch of Thurstern College, Colombo organized a Dhamma Sermon in view of the 72nd anniversary of the school. The children of the primary section of the school took part in a ’’Mal Perahera’’ parade this evening. The Dhamma sermon will be held tonight. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel.

Shopaholics demand MORE!

Shoppers across the country staged a protest demanding more than just a shopping experience. They want more - a more rewarding experience that transcends the boundaries of an average shopping experience, extending to shoppertainment and the rewards of an overall shopping adventure. More opportunities to watch, shop, play and explore are among the list of demands displayed by these shoppers. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Seminar for middle grade officers

A seminar organized by the Chief of the Defence Staff Office under the title ‘Military Leadership in the Contemporary World: Evolving from a Warrior to a Friend’ was held today at the BMICH for Tri Service middle-grade officers. Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne was the Chief Guest at the event while Army Chief General Shavendra Silva, Navy and Air force Commanders were also present.

’One Country, One Law’, Task Force seeks public opinion

A special conference was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference hall (BMICH) to gather the views of leading monks to implement the concept of one country, one law. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Getting ready for Thai Pongal

Picture shows Hindus are keen in buying Sugar cane, Turmeric and new pots and pans today to celebrate the traditional Thai Pongal Festival which falls on January 14, 2022. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Railway token strike

The Railway Station Masters’ Union (RSMU) launched a 24-hour token strike last night based on several demands, including the arbitrary cancellation of long distance train services without prior notice. People were seen waiting for their trains at the Fort Railway station. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Sentenced to death...

Former Superintendent of Magazine Prison Lamahewage Emil Ranjan, who was sentenced to death today by Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar over the killing of eight inmates, are seen in courts.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

What a waste....?

Albeit the scarcity over diesel and furnace oil for generating power, many garden lights in the Viharamadevi park in Colombo are lit during the day time. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Kohuwala, Gatambe flyover sub structural work begins

The sub-structural work on design and construction of the Kohuwala and Gatambe flyovers have commenced. The projects were financed under the Hungarian Ties Aid programme. Pix by Kirhsiri de Mel

Commander unveils golf cup trophy

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today unveiled the trophy of the Commander’s Cup of the annual Golf Tournament which is scheduled to held on from 21 and 22 of January at Chinak Bay. This year the Commander’s Cup is powered by Dialog. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Rare twin baby elephants named

The twin baby elephants that were born at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage recently, were named today. They were named as Disa and Sajjana.

A stunning view of Clement's Chilaw

The ’Clement’s Chilaw’ restaurant was declared open today by Rural and Divisional Drinking Water Supply Projects Development State Minister Sanath Nishantha. The restaurant with a magnificent view and a breathtaking waterfront and it serves as the perfect travel break on the main Colombo-Chilaw road. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Reopen universities...

The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat today calling for the full reopening of universities and providing 6 per cent of GDP for education. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Trap for killer croc...

The wildlife officials are putting up a cage at the beach near Galle Face to catch the killer crocodile that snatched away a man in Mount Lavinia beach recently. Pix by Nisal Baduge