Jaffna Kings crowned LPL champions...

Jaffna Kings crowned Lanka Premier League champions for the second consecutive time after beating Galle Gladiators by 23 runs in the final match held in Hambantota. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ath Athuru Sevana

The Elephant Transit Home owned by the Department of Wild Life Conservation (DWLC) also known as the ‘Ath Athuru Sevana’ is taking care of the baby elephants. Once cared for, they are released to the wilds when they reach a certain age. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

JVP protests at Maharagama

The activists of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday staged a protest in Maharagama town demanding the government to bring the field prices to normal rates and over the unusual vegetable price hike. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Special operation at Manning Market...

A special operation was carried out at the Manning Market under the advise of the Manning Market Manager and with the support of STF personnel yesterday (23) to search people who were not wearing masks and roaming at the premises. People including vendors and porters who were at the premises without a valid identity issued by the Market management were also reprimanded and ejected from the Market. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Lengthy queues for kerosene

Lengthy queues were seen at gas stations that pump kerosene. People were seen carrying bottles at queues in Colombo to fill them with kerosene. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Reopen all universities...

The Students’ Union of Sri Jayewardenepura University today staged a protest, demanding the reopening of all universities that had been closed for nearly two years. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

'Christmas in the Arctic..'

The Sri Lanka Air Force Christmas Carols 2021 was held to spread the joy of the season with “Christmas in the Arctic”.

Breathe Org. plant trees with Hilton

Breathe environment and sustainability, an organization committed to preserve a green environment in collaboration with the Hilton Colombo launched a tree planting project at the Manelwatta Viharaya of Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies in Kelaniya this morning.

Emergency landing....

A light training Aircraft belonging to a private company (Sakurai Aviation) with an instructor & a trainee pilot on-board has made an emergency landing on a beach near Beruwala area this afternoon. Pix by Thusitha Kumarasiri

Gas shortage in Colombo

Several hotels in Colombo were seen closed due to the shortage of LP gas, and certain people were seen buying clay pots to change their way of cooking. Several gas distribution centres were also closed. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Jaffna Kings into LPL final

The Jaffna Kings beat the Dambulla Giants to qualify for the final of the Lanka Premier League on Tuesday. Batting first the Kings scored a mammoth 210, which the Giants fell 23 runs short of. They will play the Galle Gladiators in tomorrow’s final. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Saving cattle...

Nearly 34 cattle who were to be sent to slaughter houses were released and handed over to several dairy farmers in the north and east. The ceremony was held at the YMBA in Dehiwala. Members of the YMBA and some citizens provided assistance to get the animals released. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Waiting to fill tanks

Even though the fuel prices have have gone up from last night, people are seen with their vehicles at filling stations waiting to fill their tanks. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

Christmas drawing nearer...

As the Christmas is just around the corner, people are seen busy purchasing  decorative items and cribs in Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Doctors on strike...

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) launched an island-wide strike today (21) over seven demands. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Christmas, just four days away...

As Christmas is just around the corner, Christians seem excited to witness the nativity of Jesus Christ by preparing themselves spiritually. The Christmas crib which exhibits the Nativity Scene, is a crucial element in Christmas. Against this backdrop, enthusiastic celebrants are seen buying Christmas cribs in Wattala area. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

’’A promise of recovery to a shattered nation’’

The National Representative Conference of the National People’s Power (NPP) was held today at the Monarch Imperial Conference Hall in Sri Jayewardenepura under the theme ’’A promise of recovery to a shattered nation’’. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Educating business community about COVID

An awareness program was held by the Gothatuwa police division to educate the business community on curtailing COVID spread in the area. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

National Art Festival-2021

The National Art Festival-2021 organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs was held in the Colombo District Secretariat recently. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Dambulla Giants beat Colombo Stars

The Dambulla Giants yesterday beat the Colombo Stars by six wickets to progress to Qualifier 2 in the Lanka Premier League. Batting first the Stars scored 145 for 6 in 20 overs which the Giants chased down with seven balls to spare.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

World’s first twins’ Christmas carol

A Christmas carol service which is the first of its kind in the world, where more than 50 pairs of twins participated in the service, was held at the St. Anthony’s Church in Mahara Kadawatha yesterday. The organizers were seeking an entry into the Guinness Book of World Records for the event. The songs were also written by the twins. The concert was organized by the Sri Lanka Twin Organization.

Covid booster at Rifle Green grounds

Sri Lanka Air Force commenced administering Covid booster shots for the general public and security force members from today at the at Rifle Green grounds in Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

MP attends ordination ceremony

A ceremony to ordain children as juvenile monks held at the Udahamulla Panjodayarama Temple yesterday with the participation of MP Madura Withanage. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi.

Christmas decorations

Several places in the Colombo city were seen adorned with lights and decorations ahead of the Christmas. Pix by Nisal Baduge

VW Pageant 2021

The Beetle Pageant 2021 organised by the Volkswagen Beetle Owners’ Club was held on Sunday (19) in Colombo. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Christmas tree

People are seen buying decorations and Christmas trees from temporarily stalls set up on the roadside in Havelock town, Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Navy Commander inaugurates Puttalam Jetty built by the Navy

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna inaugurated the new Puttalam Jetty built by the Navy. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Colombo Shopping Festival kicks off

The Colombo Shopping Festival kicked off yesterday at the BMICH. The festival is a popular platform where seasonal shopping is done by many local and foreign customers, with an array of products are on display at special discounted prices at this premium trade fair which is held every year targeting the seasonal holidays. The shopping festival will continue till December 22. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Navy initiates 100,000 Mangroves campaign

In line with the 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a campaign to plant 100,000 mangroves was launched today in the Puttalam area under the patronage of the Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Seeking blessings on Unduvap Poya Day...

Devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple and Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Unduvap Poya Day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Kithsiri de Mel