In search of COVID rule violators...

Police today carried out special operations within the Western Province under the instructions of Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon to apprehend those violate health guidelines and take legal action ahead of the festive season. Police also distributed masks to people. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe 

Search is on to find the missing....

A ferry carrying a group of passengers capsized near the Kurinjankerni Bridge in the Kinniya area in Trincomalee this morning. Eight relief teams are being currently deployed at the scene of the tragedy. Pix by Sri Lanka Navy Media

Wandering...

Wild elephants are seen wandering off a motorway near a wildlife preserve in Maduruoya. Asian elephants, which live up to reaching the age of 70, are increasingly straying into human habitats in search of food as people encroach on their territory. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Manning Market in dire straits...

The Manning Market today wore a deserted look as there was a low supply of vegetables due to a strike action by farmers in the Nuwara-Eliya district. Hence, the Market witnessed a poor turnout of customers. Nowadays, the prices of vegetables and other essential items are going way beyond the common man’s reach. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Remove CCTV cameras in University

The Kelaniya University Students’ Union today staged a protest in front of the university over several demands, including removing the installed CCTV cameras in the university premises, which pave the way for repression and militarization of the campus. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Silent protest...

Catholic priests and nuns staged a silent protest in front of the CID office in Colombo against the interrogation of Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando over the Easter Sunday attacks. pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

Ruwan visits Deeghawapi Raja Maha Viharaya

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena visited the historic Deeghawapi Raja Maha Viharaya and received blessings from the Chief Incumbent Ven. Maha Oya Sobitha Thera. After having observed the renovation work of the Deegawapi Chaitya. Daya Gamage, Anoma Gamage, Sanjith Samarasinghe, Saman Ratnapriya, Colombo Municipal Councillor Duminda Attygalle and others were present at the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

'One Country, One Law' public consultation begins

The Presidential Task Force on One Country, One Law held a special public consultation in Vavuniya on November 20 and Jaffna yesterday (21).

'New Wings' stage protest at Independent Square

The New Wings, a youth organization, yesterday staged a protest at Independent Square calling on the authorities not to suppress those who voice for justice on behalf of those who were affected by the Easter Sunday attacks and not to use the Easter Sunday victims for political gains. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

To show solidarity to Fr. Cyril Gamini

A group of Catholics staged a demonstration in the premises the Basilica of Our Lady in Tewatte, Ragama today in support of Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando who is in hot water over his recent comments pertaining to Easter Sunday attacks. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Ruwan with party activists...

The United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena, met with party activists in the Monaragala District yesterday and held discussions on the future reorganization of the party. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

People busy buying expensive veggies...

Despite prices of vegetables and other essential items skyrocketing, people still need to buy them to get the day going. Picture shows customers are seen busy buying vegetables from a veggie stall in Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Compensate X-Press Pearl victims...

Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest outside the State Ministry of Urban Development,Coast Conservation urging the government to pay compensation to fishermen who lost their livelihood due to the X-Press Pearl vessel disaster. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

What happened to our deposits?

The depositors of the Eyon Lanka Investment and Film Production International Company (Pvt) Limited today made a protest march to the President Secretariat demanding government takes action against the company owners to settle the depositors in full. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

To get endorsement before taking wings....

The people who are keen to migrate are seen gathered near a Foreign Ministry office to get their documents endorsed. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Sandahiru Seya vested with Maha Sangha

The Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura built in commemoration of the heroic war heroes who have made great sacrifices for the unity of Sri Lanka and also to mark the end of the Thirty Years War, was unveiled today under the patronage of Presdeint Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Pix courtesy President’s Media Division

Discussion on future party reorganization

The United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader, Ruwan Wijewardena, met with the local councillors and party activists at Thanamalwila today and held discussions on the future reorganization of the party. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Il Full Moon Poya day

Today’s Il Full Moon Poya Day marks the Katina Cheevara offering to Buddhist monks who observed ’’Vas’’ during the rainy season. Devotees are seen observing religious rituals at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Sri Devram Maha Viharaya, Pannipitiya. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Nisal Baduge

Sandahiruseya Cheithiya in Anuradhapura

The unveiling of Sandahiruseya Cheithiya in Anuradhapura and offering it to the Maha Sangha will take place this afternoon (18) with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as chief guests. Pix by Dayarathne Embogama

Health professionals in protest

Federation of Health Professionals today staged a protest in front of the Health Ministry over a number of demands, including salary anomalies. Pix Nimalsir Edirisinghe

Receiving booster dose...

The Colombo Municipal Council(CMC) today commenced a program to provide the booster dose to those above 60-years of age. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery closure draws protest

The collective trade unions of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today staged a protest opposite the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery against the closure of the plant for 50 days. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Resolve our issues...

The Ayurvedic Practitioners Union Alliance staged a protest outside the Health Ministry today over several demands including the demand for a pandemic allowance. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

Ceremonial opening of Midigama police station

The ceremonial inauguration of the new Midigama Police Station took place recently in line with the concept of establishing new police stations under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Vision of Prosperity policy. Pix by Sunil Dharmabandu de Silva - Weligama

Donation to SLAF by Chinese embassy

The Embassy of China made a generous donation to the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Chinese Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, presented the donation of over Rs. 1.5 million to the Commander of the Air Force Sudarshana Pathirana on behalf of the Chinese Embassy.

SJB protest in Colombo

A section of the crowd was seen rallying during the SJB protest held in Colombo today. Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa together with SJB MPs was present in the protest. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirsinghe

Sapugaskanda flare stack burnt off

Due to the unavailability of crude oil stocks, the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery was shut down today. The flare stack of the petroleum refinery was seen burnt off. Furthermore, people were seen queuing at gas stations to fill up their vehicles in anticipation of a fuel shortage. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Police prevent SJB protesters from entering Colombo

Vehicles carrying SJB protesters were stopped by police at roadblocks in several areas today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Panic buying

Long queues were seen outside fuel stations as motorists wait to top up their tanks at stations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Mahela receives ICC Hall of Fame cap

Mahela Jayawardena receives his ICC Hall of Fame commemorative cap from Sir Clive Lloyd at the Dubai International Cricket Grounds.