Against gas explosions...

The Women for Rights organisation today staged a protest in front of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) calling for the authorities to resolve the issues related to gas explosions.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Kings beat Stars in LPL

The Jaffna Kings beat the Colombo Stars by a massive 102-run margin at the R. Premadasa Stadium today. Batting first the Kings scored 194, thanks to 92 from Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and in reply the Stars were bowled out for 92. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Mosquito fogging in Colombo

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has taken steps to start fogging the vulnerable areas in the Colombo municipality as a precautionary measure to control the mosquitoes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Veggies... luxury and beyond reach...

Prices of vegetable displayed at Pettah seem very high these days. Though lorry loads of vegetable continue to reach the market, prices they fetch are extremely higher. Pix by Nisal Baduge

NP Governor meets Chinese envoy

A meeting between the Northern Province (NP) Governor Jeevan Thiyagaraja and the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Han Hon, held at the Governor’s Office of the Northern Province.

Don’t delay our Rs. 10,000 allowance further...

The Education Co-operative Trade Union Confederation today staged a Satyagraha campaign in Kollupitiya today demanding payment of their allowance of Rs. 10,000 without further delay. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

A visit to Batik Craft Training Centre

Colombo District Parliamentarian Madura Vithanage paid a visit to the Obeysekarapura Dental Surgery and Batik Craft Training Centre yesterday. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Commuters inconvenienced...

Thousands of commuters were left stranded due to a sudden strike action launched by the trade unions yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Queen of Asia on display...

The world’s largest single natural corundum (blue sapphire) which is named ’Queen of Asia’ was displayed at the owner’s residence in Horana. The owner, Chamila Suranga Pannilaarachchi, told the media that several local businessmen have offered US$100 million for this corundum. He claimed that one of his French gem scientists valued the corundum at more than US$200 billion. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Seized heroin brought to Colombo Port

The Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau has docked the vessel containing 250 kilos of heroin at the Colombo Port, which was seized in international waters off Sri Lanka last week.

Railway employees launch strike

The employees of Railway unions launched trade union action outside the Railway Department this afternoon over several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

New BOI Chairman takes over

New Chairman of The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Raja Edirisuriya assumed duties today at the BOI Office. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe .

Train, tipper collision

The train services on the main line have been delayed due to a train colliding with a tipper vehicle at Meerigama this morning.

Abolish Yugadanavi agreement...

Workers of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today staged a protest calling the authorities to abolish the agreement signed with a US Company to run the Yugadanavi power Plant in Kerawalapitiya. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Getting into high spirits with toddy

Minister of Industries Wimal Wrerawansa enjoy a trot of Kithul toddy after opening the new factory of Agri Deshiya (Pvt.) Ltd in Kuruvita which had come up with canned toddy for the local and global market.

Colombo Stars beats Kandy Warriors...

All-rounder Seekkuge Prasanna hit three sixes off the last over for the Colombo Stars to beat the Kandy Warriors in their Lanka Premier League (LPL) match at the R. Premadasa Stadium today. Chasing 147 to win, the Colombo Stars reached the target with two balls remaining. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Kotte gets a health centre...

Under the guidance of Attorney-at-Law, Colombo District Parliamentarian and Municipal Council of Kotte Madura Vithanage and the Health Ministry jointly opened a Health Wellness Centre at Obeysekarapura yesterday. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

One stop shop for Sea food

Do Taprobane Sea Foods Ltd of which two former Sri Lankan cricketers Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, as the directors of business venture, opened its ’One Stop Shop’ for Sea food requirement at Madampe on Sunday December 12, 2021.

Do not discriminate!

The Sri Lanka Foreign Graduades Union (SLFGU) today staged a protest in front of the Public Services Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry demanding to include in the plan hiconducted by the government to recruit 6,000 graduates for state employment. They claimed in they have equal rights and do not discriminate against them. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Colombo Stars beat Galle Gladiators

Colombo Stars beat Galle Gladiators by 41 runs to record their second win in the Lanka Premier League tournament. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Booster against COVID

The booster dose against COVID-19 virus was administered at the Wiharamahadeve park, Colombo today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Testing for Omicron

The COVID Omicron virus strain test was conducted today at Walukarama Road, Kollupitiya under the supervision of the Colombo Municipal Council Public Health Examiner for the first time in the country. Pix by Kithsiti De Mel

Preparing for Christmas

As the Christmas is drawing nearer, people are seen busy purchasing decorative items in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Jaffna Kings secure fourth win

Jaffna Kings prevailed with a comfortable seven wicket win against Kandy Warriors to secure their fourth win of the tournament in a rain shortened match of the Lanka Premier League cricket tournament played at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.

Naval craft on display...

Ships and naval craft of the Sri Lanka Navy are seen laying at anchor in the shores off the Galle Face Green, Colombo yesterday on display in line with Navy’s 71st Anniversary. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Stop selling national assets

The Joint CEB Trade Union today staged a protest march over several demands, that includes to stop selling national assets. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Demanding probe on claims made by Prasanna Ranatunga

Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha, the Media Director of the Archdiocese of Colombo arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seeking a detailed inquiry into a statement made by Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga who has claimed that former President Maithripala Sirisena is responsible for the Easter attacks that took place in 2019. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Protest at IDH

Workers at IDH Hospital held a protest demonstration today over a number of demands, including releasing health worker rights activist Ven. Tanpitiye Sugathananda Thera, who is currently imprisoned, and payment of a special allowance. The protest was held opposite the IDH Hospital. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Health workers protest at IDH...

Health Services Trade Union Alliance (HSTUA) staged a protest at the IDH Hospital over several demands including the release of United Health Workers’ Union General Secretary Ven. Tampitiye Sugathananda Thera, who is behind bars.Pix by Pradeep Dilruksana

Booster dose

Administering the booster dose (Pfizer) for individuals above 30 years of age kicked off today at vaccination centres in Campbell Park and in the Grandpass areas in the Colombo district. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi