Resolve our issues...

The Health Workers Union Alliance yesterday staged a protest in Colombo over several demands including a salary increase to both private and state sector workers by Rs 10,000.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SLAF Aviation Unit depart for MINUSCA

The 7th contingent of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) departed the country yesterday.

Health professionals in motorcade protest

A motorcade organised by the Federation of Health Professionals was held in Colombo over a number of demands, including salary anomalies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Provide us with suitable jobs...

Unemployed graduates staged a protest at the Battaramulla Roundabout today (30) demanding that the Ayurvedic Medical Association to recognize their degree and consider providing them with jobs. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

STF to plant 3 million jackfruit saplings

Handing over of jackfruit saplings to the Special Task Force (STF) under ’’Herali Peraliya’’ program was held under the patronage of STF Commandant DIG Waruna Jayasundara. Accordingly, Ven Anandawansa Thero of Panadura handed over 1,000 jackfruit saplings to the STF. The STF planing to plant 03 million jackfruit saplings at STF camps across the country.

SL wins award at CISM World Military Wrestling Championship

The Sri Lankan Team under the leadership of Air Commodore Udula Wijesinghe was adjudged as the winners of the “Fair Play Award” at the recently concluded 35th CISM World Military Wrestling Championship held in Teheran, Iran.

New learning software introduced...

Abans PLC launched a learning software called ’Study Buddy’ where school children could access all education material without any obstacle such as limited internet access. Officials of Abans PLC were present at the launch. The software was given free of charge to 200 school children. Pix By Pradeep Dilrukshana

SJB MPs complaint over LP gas cylinders

A group of parliamentarians of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya lodged a complaint with the Sri Lanka Standards Institution to inquire into the composition of the LP gas cylinders in the market. SJB MPs J. C. Alawathuwala, Mujibur Rahman, Hector Appuhamy, Dilip Wedarachchi, Sujith Sanjaya Perera were present at the occasion.  pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Business World International Awards Ceremony

The “2020 Business World International Awards Ceremony” organized by the Business World International organization was held in grand style at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo on Sunday.

CMC workers against extending retirement age...

The Colombo Municipal Council Workers Union staged a protest at Municipal Grounds today against the proposal to extend the retirement age of state sector workers to 65. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Postal Trade Unions protest...

The Postal Trade Unions today staged a protest in front of the Postal Head Quarters in Colombo, demanding Rs. 10,000 additional payment to cope up the spiralling cost of living and against employee repression. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Booster shot for 60+ at IDH

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was administered as a booster shot to all those above the age of 60 years at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Awareness on pandemic...

An awareness programme on COVID-19 pandemic, which seems worsening, was held in the Gampaha District covering all Grama Niladhari Divisions today under the instructions of Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon and with the coordination of the Gampaha Police Station. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Embrace new dimensions of life...

An awareness raising seminar against drug abuse and addiction organized by the office of Western Province Senior DIG was held at a hall in Gunasinghapura today. Here, the drug addicts who wished to be rehabilitated were directed to respective centres. Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon, SSP Nishantha Chandrasiri and OIC of Wellaweediya Police, CI Ajith Peduruarachchi were present at the occasion. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

CEB employees in protest…

At the hearing of the case filed in the High Court today against the sale of shares in the Karawalapitiya Power Plant to the United States, the United Trade Union Front of CEB staged a silent protest in front of the court. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Cycling for women and girls

The Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka Tanja Gonggrijp and other heads of missions and representatives of several organizations are cycling to deliver the “Orange the World” Banner’ against violence on women and girls, yesterday morning in Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

57th Army Athletics Championship 2021

The 57th Sri Lanka Army Athletics Championship concluded at the Sugathadasa Stadium today (26) under the patronage of Army Commander Shvendera Silva. The overall title was won by the Artillery Regiment. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Let Palestine live...

The Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest near Jummah Masjid Mosque calling for the Sri Lankan government to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Let's Eliminate Violence Against Women

The Samagi Jana Balawega Women’s Coalition today staged a protest in front of the party office under the theme ’’Let’s Eliminate Violence Against Women and Let the World Shine in Orange’.’’ Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Drone camera for petroleum industry

Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) today introduced drone technology to the petroleum industry for the first time in Sri Lanka with the capability to inspect tanks, spot potential cracks and other repairs with its industrial camera. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Craving for food is common for all beings...

The monkey population in the country has increased and they are wandering on the roads in search of food. They are mostly found in the Randenigala area. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Mangala’s ashes get a divine salute.....

Politicians and civil leaders who could not pay their last respects, were given the opportunity to pay their last respect to late Minister and parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera at the Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella today. Mangala’s ashes were placed at the Parlour. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Strike to go on if demands not met...

The Health professionals of fifteen trade unions who launched a 48-hour token strike yesterday over several demands including irregularities in promotions, salary anomalies, staged a protest outside the Colombo National Hospital today (25) threatening that they would continue the strike if their demands are not meted out. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

UNP protest against spiralling CoL

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene staged a protest with the people in Warakapola yesterday against the rising cost of living (CoL) and several other demands. Former Parliamentarian Santhith Samarasinghe and a large number of party activists took part in the protest. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Batik products to USA...

State Ministry of Batik Hand-looms and Local Apparel Productions today sent the first shipment for its franchise outlet in Florida USA. State Minister in charge of the subject Dayasiri Jayasekara is officially handing over the shipment to Boom Lanka Batiks and Gifts Ltd officials who are running the outlet.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

ECTUC presses to approve Rs.10,000 pay hike...

The Education Co-operative Trade Union Confederation (ECTUC) today staged a protest in front of the Colombo, Union Place office for not having granted the approval for Rs.10,000 salary increase by the Education Co-operative Society. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Patients inconvenienced...

Patients are severely inconvenienced by the 48-hour token strike launched by fifteen trade unions in the health sector over several demands including irregularities in promotions, salary anomalies. Professionals in the field of nursing, complementary medical, and paramedical services have joined the trade union action. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Health protest

Fifteen unions, including the Nursing and Paramedical Services, have decided to go on a 48-hour token strike from 7.00 am today. Saman Ratnapriya, co-convener of the Federation of Health Professionals, said that about 55,000 health professionals will join the strike today and tomorrow over six unresolved demands, including salary issues. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Pettah Porters demo demanding higher daily wages...

Porters, commonly known as ‘Nattamis’ who handle the brunt of the goods that are being brought to and dispatched from Pettah, often manually pulling carts in the busy wholesale/retails hub, yesterday staged a protest demanding higher daily wages. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Easter Sunday attack suspects escorted to courts....

The main suspects accused behind the Easter Sunday attacks were produced in court yesterday as trial before a special bench commenced. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi