The All Animal and Transhumance Organization held a protest at the Technical Junction, urging the government to protect elephants’ right to life and freedom, as they are dying prematurely due to train accidents and human activities. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
Students who have completed their general and advanced levels now have the opportunity to pursue higher education in various fields at top international universities. This opportunity is available at the ’’Education Fair’’ being held at the BMICH, Colombo, from 10 am until October 20th. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The colouring ceremony of the newly constructed seven-story building and the 105-foot-tall Bhadrasana Buddha statue was held today at the Weluwanaramaya International Buddhist Center in Ragama. The ceremony took place under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent, Ven. Waduruppe Nagitha Thera. Alongside the colouring ceremony, a blood donation campaign was also held. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The 45th National Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) was held at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Former presidents of the institute attended the event and shared their experiences from their respective tenures. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Nomination papers were handed over by recognised political parties and independent groups at their respective dsitrict offices to contest the 2024 General Elections. Representatives of the political parties handed over their nomination papers at the District Secretariat, Narahenpita to contest the Colombo District. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Students of Colombo International School (CIS) held a walk this morning in memory of their late school mates, including the female student who tragically fell from the Lotus Tower recently. The silent walk began at Independence Square and ended at the school. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The US government has officially handed over a Beechcraft King Air 360ER, valued at $19 million, to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) for maritime surveillance and search-and-rescue operations. The SLAF inducted the aircraft during a ceremony attended by Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, Admiral Stephen Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet and Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Udeni R
Actors and acressess in action between Ella and Demodara stations as filming takes place on the Nine Arches Bridge. Train services between Colombo Fort and Badulla were limited to the Ella station from today till October 15 due to an Indo-Lanka joint film project. Pix by Prasanna Padmasiri
The Democratic National Front, a new political party formed by several groups and led by former MP Praba Ganesan, was officially launched in Colombo today (October 8). The party aims to contest the upcoming elections for the Colombo District. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.
The Sri Jinarathana Vocational Training Center, managed by the Hunupitiya Gangarama Viharaya in Colombo, in collaboration with the General Foundation Yoshioka Cultural Education Association, a Japanese social service organization, has organized a free Japanese language training course for local children.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya in Narahenpita this morning, where he met with the Chief Prelate, Most Venerable Makulewe Wimala Nayaka Thera, Aggamaha Panditha of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, and received his blessings.
The K+ Colombo International Shoe Fair 2024 was inaugurated today at SLECC. The event features a wide range of shoes, bags, umbrellas, and purses available at significant discounts. Visitors can explore new models suited for various occasions in daily life. Photos by Kithsiri De Mel
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