Demanding solution for underemployment…

A group of graduates staged a protest in Colombo demanding solutions for underemployment. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Against Karannagoda’s appointment

Families of the disappeared staged a protest outside the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today against the appointment of Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda as the Governor of the North-Western Province. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Marina Promenade open for public

The Colombo Port City Marina Promenade was opened for public from today. It will be opened daily between 9.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m. The entrance is located in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Nisal Baduge

Last rites of Robin Fernando.....

Last rites of veteran actor Robin Fernando took place at Borella General Cemetery yesterday amidst the gathering of fellow artistes. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Book donation...

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena participated yesterday in a book donation program organised by Biyagama Pradesheeya Sabha member Chathura Perera at the Punyawardhanaramaya Siyambalape Junction. Later, Mr. Wijewardene participated at the opening ceremony of Siyambalapewatte play ground. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Buying expensive veggies...

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

Against selling state assets...

The Inter University Monks’ Federation held a protest recently in Colombo against government’s move to sell state assets. Pix by Waruna Wanniarahchi

Stamp & coins exhibition...

A stamp, coins and currency notes exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched at the Public Library Colombo on Friday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Children between 12-15 years get COVID vaccine

The vaccination drive for children between 12-15 years kicked off today. School children at St. Ann’s Girls’ School Colombo 13 were seen getting their first dose. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Need solution to cooking gas....

The Citizens Sri Lanka today held a protest in Colombo calling the authorities to take immediate action to resolve the gas crisis and to provide redress to those who have been affected by the gas explosions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Viwaha 2022...

The first exhibition of the year, ’’Viwaha 2022’’ was inaugurated this morning at the BMICH for those who are expectibg to tie the nuptial knot. Bride/ Groom dresses, beauty, florist, transport and hotel facilities could be availed here at special discounted rates. These stalls are open until January 9. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Veddah community shares opinion with 'One country-One law forum

The Presidential Task Force on ’’One Country, One Law’’ is currently conducting a public consultation focusing on the Uva Province. The views of the people in Dambana Village were sought yesterday. Veddah Chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo briefed the Presidential Task Force on behalf of his community.

People languish in Long queues to buy milk powder…

A long queue was seen outside the Pelwatte Dairy Industries Outlet in Nugegoda to buy milk powder where each customer was given a maximum of five packets of milk powder due to limited stock. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Welikada prisoner murder case postponed

A three-judge bench of the Colombo High Court has adjourned the verdict in the Welikada prisoner murder case until January 12. The verdict was to be pronounced today (6) by a three-Judge bench comprising Gihan Kulatunga, Pradeep Hettiarachchi and Manjula Tilakaratne. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Reopen all universities....

The University of Kelaniya Students’ Union held a protest yesterday demanding the reopening of all universities that have been closed. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Torch light protest by SJB

A torch light protest was held by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) near the Dematagoda Railway station last night against the scarcity of kerosene and other essential commodities. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Queen’s Baton Relay at Independence Square

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay which arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday was carried to Ceylon School for the deaf and blind and the Independence Square yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Dev. Officers’ Service Union protest

The members of the Development Officers Service Union (DOSU) today staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry over several demands, including absorbing the development service officers attached to national schools into the teaching profession. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Construction of Technology Science building of Malambe Boys’ College launched

Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa today participated in a ceremony held for the construction of the three-storey Technology Science building, the Malambe Boys’ College.

Unemployed graduates protest...

A group of unemployed graduates staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station and the Public Administration Ministry today, urging the authorities to expedite the recruitment of unemployed university graduates. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Waruna wanniarachchi

Dengue eradication campaign at Gothatuwa

Gothatuwa Mulleriyawa Community Police Units recently conducted a Dengue Eradication Campaign at the Gothatuwa MOH Office. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Demo by Kelaniya uni. undergrads....

The University of Kelaniya Students’ Union today organized a protest rally in Colombo against the abolition of the scholarship of student leaders who spoke out for the independence of the university and the installation of CCTV systems that paves the way for unjust compensation, repression and militarization. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Dehiwala beach gets a facelift....

A beach cleanup program was conducted at the Dehiwala beach today by the Civil Defence Force officers. Plastic trash were seen strewn along the beach with the debris washed ashore from the ill-fated X-Press Pearl vessel which caught fire near the Colombo Harbour last year. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A helping hand...

Around 200 children who were dropped out of school due to various reasons were admitted to school again by providing them with necessary stationery at Gangarama Temple in Hunupitiya today. Minister Sarath Weerasekara, Police Chief C. D. Wickramaratne and Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon were present at the event.Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Queen’s Baton arrives in Sri Lanka

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon, reaching the 25th destination out of the 72 Commonwealth nations. President of Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) in Sri Lanka, Suresh Subramaniam, and other dignitaries from the Ministry of Sports and British High Commission officially welcomed the Baton at the Bandaranaike International Airport. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Army HQ commences duties for the New Year

The first working day in the New Year-2022 at the Army Headquarters in Sri Jayewardenepura was ceremonially commenced this morning under the patronage of Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Sapugaskanda in operation

The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery which was to be temporarily closed from today was seen in operations as of this afternoon. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Beginning of a long journey

A grade one student whose term is to commence today was seen getting a moment’s chance to go through a book that he desired, whilst his parents were busy buying books for the first year in school, from a stall at the People’s Park shopping complex yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Prior to opening schools...

School children are busy cleaning their School premises ahead of reopening schools after a long closure owing Covid-19 pandemic. Pix Nisal Baduge

Religious observances...

Large crowds are seen in Kelaniya Rajamaha Vihara engaging in religious observances during the New Year, despite pandemic threat. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel