Parents show solidarity for teacher-principal salary anomalies

The parents of the Sri Bodhi Primary School, Gampaha today staged a protest in front of the school demanding the authorities to take immediate action to provide solutions to the teachers’ and principals’ salary anomalies. Meanwhile, protests have been organised in several areas in the country in support of teachers and principals. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja, Damith Wickramasinghe and Kithsiri de Mel

UNP celebrates Deepavali

Picture shows UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other party seniors at the Deepavali celebration held at Sirikotha yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Dismiss Ven. Gananasara Thera: Tamil, Muslim parties

Tamil and Muslim political parties met in Jaffna today for discussions and decided to enlist other political parties including the southern progressive forces and demand for full implementation of the 13A, conduct the PC Elections and dismiss BBS General Secretary Ven. Ganansara Thero as the Chairman of the newly formed Presidentual Task Force to draft the proposals for One Country, One Law.

Protest cancelled...

All Ceylon Health Trade Union Federation (ACHTUF) which had organised a protest outside the Colombo National Hospital demanding a salary increase of Rs.10,000 for state workers had to be called off due to a dispute with another trade union action. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Inauguration of community police service centre in Jaffna

With a view to alleviate the problems of the people living in the Northern Province, the Sri Lanka Police is preparing to open a community police service centre in the Jaffna at the domain level. An awareness programme on this was held today at the auditorium of the Jaffna Police Headquarters.

Release detained students...

The Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) today staged a protest urging the government to release university students detained in prison. They also called for the Government to provide hostel facilities to students in need of such facilities. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

To safeguard the agricultural sector...

The Agriculture Professionals Front organised a press conference today at the Center for Society and Religion in Colombo with the participation of 14 trade unions related to the agricultural sector. The meeting was held in view of protecting the agricultural sector in Sri Lanka from the current crisis. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe.

Administering booster dose

Frontline health workers administered with the third dose or the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Mete out justice for the disappeared...

Families of the disappeared staged a protest in front of the Colombo High Court urging the Attorney General to mete out justice for the disappeared. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Special visit to Jaffna

Northern Province Governor Jeevan Thyagarajah paid a special visit to Jaffna today. The Governor inspected the Thirunelveli, Marudanarmadam and Chunnagam shopping malls and urged the public and traders to strictly follow the health advice due to the COVID situation. Due to the prevailing rains in the Jaffna area, the health sector has been instructed to prepare drainage systems.

Sharing a light moment...

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa and SJB MPs Harin Fernando and Dr. Kavinda Jayawardene share a light moment at the opening of the SJB Office in Wattala yesterday. Mr. Fernando was appointed as the SJB organiser of Wattala to coincide with the event.  Pic by Pradeep Pathirana     

Booster shot for staffers at LRH

The doctors and the staff members of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) were administered the Pfizer vaccine as the booster dose today (01). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

JVP begins 'Let's start with the village' awareness programme

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today launched their pilot programme to create awareness among the public about the current, ongoing situation in the government. They made a kick start to their campaign from Maharagama under the title ’’Let’s start with the village’. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Secure our employments...

Sri Lanka Skilled Employment Holders Collective today launched a protest urging the authorities to secure their employment opportunities which were guaranteed for them.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Provide us with employments...

The Unemployed Graduates Union staged a protest today in Colombo calling for the authorities to provide them with employments. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Army frontline workers get booster dose

Army personnel were seen receiving the Pfizer vaccine as the booster dose at the Army Hospital in the presence of Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.  Sri Lanka commenced its third dose rollout today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Polgolla reservoir turns murky

Two sluice gates of the Polgolla reservoir were opened due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area. The water in the dam has turned murky due to the erosion of waste and mud. Pix by Chaturanga Samarawickrama

Stamp, coins exhibition at Public Library

A stamp, coins and currency notes exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched at the Public Library Colombo on Friday. The exhibition is to conclude today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Modi meets Pope Francis at Vatican

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had an hour-long meeting with Pope Francis at Vatican City and invited him to visit India. The meeting between PM Modi and the pope was scheduled for only 20 minutes, it went on for nearly an hour.

Unbelievable sad lifestory of Brayan

Brayan Kingston who emerged the winner of the popular knowledge quiz programme ‘Lakshapathi’ on Sirasa TV shared his lifestory in a news briefing held recently. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

WNL wins multiple awards at new generation awards 2021

The New Generation Awards 2021 was held last evening (29th) at the Grand Ballroom, Galadari Hotel, organised by Women in Management, Sri Lanka. Wijeya Newspapers Limited (WNL) won ‘The Youth Focus Corporate Award of the Year’ received by Rishini Weeraratne, Head of Social Media, Editor - HI!! Online, The Weekend Online and Wnow.

President is paying last respects

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is paying his last respects to the Most Ven. Velamitiyawe Kusaladhamma Nayaka Thera at the State funeral ceremony at the Vidyalankara Pirivena, Kelaniya. Pix by Nisal Baduge

CEB TUs stage protest...

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Trade Union Alliance today staged a protest against the handing over 40 Percent stake of Yugadanavi LNG power plant in Kerawalapitiya to a US company. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Safety week celebrations at ITC One

The National Safety Week Celebrations was held at ITC One Colombo 1 project under the patronage of Commissioner of Labour and the Chief Factory Inspecting Engineer. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Namal takes Prasanna for a ride

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Namal Rajapaksa together with Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga drives an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at the Colombo Dunes Sand dunes adventure Centre which was opened at Colombo Port City yesterday. The project is part of Crate adventure Ltd. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A letter handed over to CID on behalf of Fr. Cyril

Rev. Fr. Shanthikumar Weliwita is seen coming out of CID together with two other priests after handing over a written request from Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando who was summoned to CID for questioning today over a complaint lodged by the Director General of State Intelligence Services. Fr. Fernando has made a request for a week to prepare himself for the questioning. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirsinghe

SL Navy takes delivery of Ex-USCGC Douglas Munro

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) formally took the delivery of the EX-United States Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC Douglas Munro, provided by the United States to SLN, in a ceremony held at the U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle of Washington in the United States on October 26.

Ceremonial opening of ALTAIR Residential Towers

Ceremonial Opening of the ’ALTAIR Residential Towers’ took place under the patronage of Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa today. ALTAIR is a residential and commercial development under construction in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The building has a 68 floor vertical tower and 63 floor leaning or sloping tower. At 240m, the building will be one of the tallest in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Footwear and leather products exhibition

The footwear, leather products and handloom exhibition organized by the Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacturers Association was held at Diyatha Uyana today. This is the first trade exhibition to be held in the country in almost a year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country. This exhibition will be held until tomorrow. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Unemployed graduates in protest

A group of unemployed graduates staged a silent protest today in front of the new provincial council complex demanding the implementation of the gazette notification calling for the recruitment of post graduates. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.