‘Poppy Day’ ceremony

The ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was held this morning at the Colombo Vihara Maha Devi Park cenotaph. A brief ceremony was held with the presence of a limited gathering due to COVID-19 pandemic health guidelines and regulations. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Calling for salary hike...

The Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union staged a protest along the Parliament Road urging the authorities to increase their salary by Rs.10,000.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Budget 2022 presented

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa today presented the budget for 2022 in Parliament

Petition hand over against demanding US $ 8 Mn

Agriculture Graduates Association of ’Sri Lanka Agriculture Service today handed over a petition to the Chinese embassy in Colombo against the decision to demand US $ 8 million from Additional Director- National Plant Quarantine Services Dr W.A.R. T. Wickramaarachchi by the Chinese company that supplied the controversial stock of fertilizer. Pix by Nisal Baduge

NTUC protest to seek salary hike

The National Trade Unions Centre (NTUC) staged a protest opposite the Ministry of Public Administration and Management urging to increase the salaries of all public and private sector employees.Pix by Nisal Baduge.

NTUC in protest

The National Trade Union Center (NTUC) staged a protest in front of the Colombo University today over several demands, including a pay rise of Rs. 10,000. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe  

Provide relief...

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa led a protest in Minuwangoda today demanding the government to provide relief for the people. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Pensioners also human...

The National Organisation for the Preservation of Rights of Retired Personnel today staged a protest at the ’’Agitation Location’’ near Galle Face Green, demanding the suspended pension for the period from 2016 to 2019 and pension payment from January this year and to increase their pension by Rs.10,000 to survive the ever swelling cost of living. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Health professionals strike

Health Professionals recently staged a token strike against the failure to resolve six requests for a long period and for ignoring requests of non-medical health professionals by the Health Secretary. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Minor floods...

People in Kochchikade area were affected due to the overflow of the Maha Oya river. The water levels of the Maha Oya had risen to a ’minor flood level due to the current adverse weather conditions. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Stranded migrants...

Migrants stranded in freezing weather inside Belarus again tried to force their way across the border into Poland, authorities in Warsaw said on Wednesday, as a contingent of troops deployed to prevent them from crossing was reinforced. (Reuters)

Demanding an immediate relief

The Women’s Rights Organization today held a protest in Nugegoda demanding an immediate reduction of prices of essential goods and relief to the people. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

What a waste...

A broken water pipe near the Maligakanda Water Supply Board was seen flowing water for several days, causing an inconvenience to the people in the area. However, the workers attached to the National Water Board have repaired the broken pipe after several complaints. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe.

Hotel workers demand a salary increase

Hotel workers today staged a protest in front of Galle Face Green in Colombo, demanding that their salaries be increased by Rs 10,000. They claim that their salaries are insufficient given the skyrocketing cost of living. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Teachers' protest at Town Hall

A protest by teachers took place at the Town Hall in Colombo today demanding action against the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Deputy Chairman who threatened parents at the Mederigama Vidyalaya, in Mawanella, who were supporting the protests by teachers. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Soorasamharam celebrated

Soorasamharam, an event celebrated following the Deepavali festival held at the Sri Sivasubramaniam Temple in Colombo today. Soorasamharam is the final and most important day of the six-day festivities. During Kanda Sashti, devotees observe a six-day fast that starts on the first day or Pirathamai of the Karthikai lunar month and ends on the sixth day, which is known as Soorasamharam. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Batik training centre for Rajagiriya

Kotte Mayor Madura Vithanage declared open the Batik training centre in Rajagiriya today to provide training for the people in the Rajagiriya area. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Increase our salaries...

Postal workers staged a token protest in Colombo today calling for the authorities to increase their salaries by Rs 10,000.Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Struggling for a living...

The postal workers and the Government Printing Trade Union Confederation today staged protests demanding Rs.10.000 increase to their monthly salary due to the current increase in the cost of living. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Health TUs protest at Colombo National Hospital

Health Trade Unions staged a protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital today over several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Long queues...

Long queues were seen near the Consular Affairs Division of the External Affairs Ministry at the Old Colombo Dutch Hospital, despite the adverse weather. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Tragedy in Rambukkana & Alawwa

Four persons including two girls were killed while another was injured following earth slips at two locations in Rambukkana and Alawwa.

Vegetable traders in trouble...

Due to heavy rains, vegetable vendors are facing difficulties at the Manning Public Market in Peliyagoda from selling their stocks. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Awareness program on dengue

A Dengue awareness and prevention program was held in the Gothatuwa and Mulleriyawa areas under the guidance of Medical Officers of Health in the areas. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Residents living in Coastal areas in protest...

Residents living in Coastal areas of the Gampaha District staged a protest against the decision taken by the Urban Development Authority to fill the beach from Peliyagoda to Kochchikade. SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna also participated in the protest. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Cautions...

Heavy rains have affected the vehicle movements on the Southern Expressway. The expressway authorities asked drivers to be cautious when driving at high speed. However, the announcements were displayed on digital notice boards. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Increase payment to keep up with rising cost of living.

The All Ceylon Health Trade Union Federation today staged a protest in front of the Colombo Eye Hospital demanding a pay hike equal to the rising cost of living and several other demands. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Another Rs.10,000 demand

The Inland Revenue General Employees’ Union today staged a protest in front of the Inland Revenue Department demanding an increase of Rs.10,000 to their salaries due to the rising cost of living. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Tourism in Sri Lanka is safe...

A team of ten French tourists were seen shopping in Pettah. They arrived in the country two days back. They said they decided to tour Sri Lanka as the spread of the pandemic was controlled. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Back to school...

Grades 6 to 11 classes in schools were reopened today.Students were seen going to schools amidst adverse weather conditions. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.