Booster shots for over 30s

Covid booster shots administered for people over the age of 30 at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

SJB MPs visit Litro Gas company

A group of SJB MPs including Mujibur Rahuman, Hector Appuhamy and J C Alawathuwala yesterday visited the Litro Gas Company to inquire about present situation in terms of gas cylinder distribution in the country. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Italian, UK defence attaches call on Air Force Chief

The Defence Attaché of Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, India and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Fabrizio Falzi called on Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters.

LPL: High scoring encounter....

Action at the high scoring Lanka Premier League encounter between Dambulla Giants and Colombo Stars, which Dambulla Giants emerged victors by 18 runs. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Preparing to welcome 2022

As the New Year draws closer, people are seen shopping in Colombo city. Pictures show vendors have put up stalls in Pettah and the shoppers are gathered to make their purchases for the New Year. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Demanding protection for foreign workers

The United Bhumiputra Front (UBF) today handed over a letter to the Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka containing several demands, including protection of foreign workers in Pakistan following the recent murder of a Sri Lankan in Pakistan. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Christmas drawing nearer...

As the Christmas is just around the corner, people are seen busy purchasing Christmas trees and other decorative items in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Priyantha Kumara bids adieu...

The funeral of Priyantha Kumara who was brutally killed by a mob in Sialkot, Pakistan recently, was held this evening at his residence in Ganemulla amidst religious observances and with the presence of his kith and kin and several others. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Thilakaratne Dissanayake

Increase our pension...

The Trade Union Coordination Centre today staged a protest in Colombo calling for the authorities to increase pensions. A section of the protesters are pictured here with placards. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Letter handed over to Michelle Bachelet

The People’s Responsibility Centre today handed over a letter to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet through the Sri Lankan representative claiming that that UN Human Rights Commission is keeping blind eye on the brutal killing of Priyantha Kumara in Pakistan. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

SJB files complaint with CID over gas leak incidents

Several MPs of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department, seeking legal action against all individuals responsible for recent incidents related to domestic gas cylinders. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Make us permanent...

A group of employees of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) staged a protest in Colombo insisting the authorities to make them permanent. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

SJB MPs in protest...

SJB MPs staged a protest at the entrance to Parliament today urging the Government to address existing burning issues of general public including issues related to gas explosions. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe  

Kelaniya University signs MOU for new digital marketing degree

The University of Kelaniya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ogilvy Digital, the leading digital technology agency in the country to impart its industry expertise and knowledge for the University’s specialised Digital Marketing Degree Programme.

Marijuana dumped into sea...

Packs containing Kerala marijuana (Kerala Ganja) worth over Rs. 80 million are seen floating in the the sea off Madhagal, Jaffna after two suspects were caught while attempted to flee dumping the contraband into the sea. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Dambulla Giants beat Kandy Warriors

Nuwan Pradeep and Ramesh Mendis took three wickets each as Dambulla Giants beat Kandy Warriors by 20 runs in their LPL cricket played at R.Premadasa International cricket stadium today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Demanding justice for Priyantha...

At least ten associations staged a silent demonstration outside the High Commission of Pakistan today condemning the heinous attack on Nandasiri Priyantha Kumara in Sialkot, Pakistan and demanding justice for him. Multi-religious leaders were also present at the occasion. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

LPL gets underway

The second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament got underway yesterday with the first match between Jaffna Kings and Galle Gladiators at R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Ven. Gnanasara in Kanthankudy

Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera was warmly welcomed by the Muslim community who gathered at the Badriyah Jumma Mosque.

Distribution despite suspension

The distribution of gas cylinders to the local market was seen in several areas today despite the suspension. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Compensation for gas explosions

The Women’s Movement for Freedom yesterday staged a protest in front of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) against the recent LP explosions in the country. They demanded a compensation for the victims of the gas explosions. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Blackout triggers panic...

The islanswide power outage experienced yesterday almost brought the country to a standstill with many people finding it difficult to engage in their daily routine. Against this backdrop, the power failure caused massive traffic jam in Colombo and other areas as well. Also, people are seen queued up at filling stations due to fear that power disruption would continue. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Women’s rights movement activists protest at Battaramulla

The Women’s Rights Movement recently staged a protest near the Battaramulla Parliamentary Circle demanding that all women rally to protest against the government which has devastated the people of the country. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Ranjan in Court...

Former Gampaha district Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake is leaving the Supreme Court after appearing for the second contempt of court case today.

Against enforced disappearances...

People’s Lawyers, a group of lawyers, who appear for the relatives of those who disappeared staged a protest in Colombo against enforced disappearances.Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Seeking public opinion...

Head of the Presidential Task Force on ’One Country, One Law’ Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, Secretary Jeewanthi Senanayake and its members held a special awareness programme at the Trincomalee Government Agent’s Office seeking public opinion and to accept proposals for a formulation of a conceptual framework unique to Sri Lanka.

Purchasing gas cylinders...

People in Slave Island were seen purchasing gas cylinders after the government’s decision to suspend the distribution of LP gas cylinders due to incident of gas explosions.By Pradeep Dilrukshana

Resolve salary anomalies…

Members of the University Trade Union Joint Center staged a silent protest yesterday in front of the Open University in Nawala over salary anomalies Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

COVID awareness program at Gothatuwa

An awareness program on COVID virus outbreak and the danger posed by new variants was conducted today in Gothatuwa, in Mulleriyawa. It was organised by the Gothatuwa Community Police Division under the guidance of DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Buying expensive veggies...

People were seen purchasing vegetables at Bodhiraja Mawatha in Colombo Fort today despite exorbitant prices Pradeep Dilrukshana