First Segment of the FTX Reaches Nayaru

The preparatory UN Mission Orientation Field Training Exercise (FTX) continuing its mission for the second consecutive day after completion of the first segment of 158 km in distance reached Nayaru on Saturday (13) after it began on Friday from Mailady in the Jaffna peninsula. Yesterday (14) it reached Thawul Wewa. (Army.lk)

Gampaha town wears deserted look

The streets and public places in most parts of the Gampaha town wore a deserted look due to the fears of COVID-19 spread.

Awareness campaign to protect Thalangama wetlands

Some environmental activists and other concerned groups organized an awareness campaign yesterday at the Thalangama lake bridge to make the public aware of the impending threats that the proposed highway project along the Thalangama Environmental Protection Area have posed on the Ramsar accredited Thalangama wetlands and surrounding paddy fields.

Jayalal Rohana no more

The last respect was paid to veteran actor Jayalal Rohana, who passed away on Thursday (11). His body is currently lying at Sudarshi Hall in Colombo.

Bellanwila Temple’s ‘Bo-Tree Precinct’ expansion inaugurated

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa laid the foundation stone auspiciously for the sacred Bo-Tree Precinct (Bodhigara) development project at the Bellanwila Temple today.

‘Be Sri Lankan - Buy Sri Lankan’

The ‘Be Sri Lankan - Buy Sri Lankan’ Trade Fair and exhibition was declared open by Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga at the BMICH yesterday. The exhibition would be held until February 14. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Lankapak 2021 Exhibition

Lankapak 2021 Exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging was launched by the Minister of Industries, Wimal Weerawansa at the BMICH.

Cricketers perform ‘2 KM’ run fitness test

Sri Lanka Cricket today launched the ‘2 KM Run Fitness Test’ for the National Players to ascertain their fitness levels. Accordingly, 32 of the players out of a 36 member provisional squad training for the Tour of West Indies, which is under discussion, participated in the test, which was conducted at the Sugathadasa Stadium.

CHEC Port City donates PCR machine

The CHEC Port City Colombo has donated a PCR testing machine and 5,000 PCR test kits worth over Rs. 20 million to the government . On behalf of Mr. Jiang Houliang, Managing Director, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, Mr. Yue Yeqing, Asst. Managing Director of CPCC handed over the equipment to Basil Rajapaksa, Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Economic Revival and Poverty Eradication.

Letter handed over to UN office

People’s Responsibility Centre today handed over a letter to the UN office in Colombo addressing António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations on failure of UN High Commission on Human Rights to take impartial role on internal matters in Sri Lanka. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

State Trust Center declared open

The State Trust Center, the newest addition to the Economic Center, Narahenpita was declared open by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardane last afternoon.

Kelaniya University students in protest

A group of students at the University of Kelaniya staged a protest outside the University Grants Commission today over several demands.

’Made in Sri Lanka 2021’

A special media briefing was held by Minister Wimal Weerawansa in front of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo today (11) to brief on the trade show titled ’Made in Sri Lanka 2021’. The trade show is to be held on February 13 and 14. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Ruwan meets party activists at Sirikotha

UNP seniors including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, and Chairman Vajira Abeywardena met the party activists at Sirikotha yesterday where they discussed matters with regard to the party. MP Saman Rathnapriya and former MPs Sandith Samarasinghe, Akila Viraj Kariyawasam were also present at the meeting.

Deserted…

The Market Street in Gampaha which is usually a busy lane looks deserted due to the fears of the COVID-19 spread.

Prof. Malani Endagama felicitation ceremony

Emeritus professor Malani Endagama felicitation ceremony was held at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura auditorium.

Filed complaint with Bribery Commission

Attorney-at-Law Senaka Perera today filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption regarding irregularities that took place during the previous government.

Ruwan with party activists

UNP seniors including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and former MP Sandith Samarasighe met the party activists of Kalutara, Badulla and Ampara Districts today and discussed matters with regard to the party. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

’National Law Conference 2021’

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) held a news briefing in line with the ‘National Law Conference 2021’ which is scheduled to be held on 12 and 13 February at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. The conference will focus on the ways in which the legal profession can be fashioned to meet the requirements of the fast developing and oncoming future while preserving the fundamentals within the profession.

Satyagraha in front of Temple Trees

A group of students who were denied university admission over an issue in the Z-score, launched a Satyagraha this morning in front of the Temple Trees.

Mete out justice

A group of students who were denied university admission over an issue in the Z-score, demonstrated yesterday in front of the Temple Trees.

Project trainees in protest

All Island Project Trainees Union staged a protest at the agitation site today over several demands.

Protest against leasing mafia

All Island School Children Transport Association and All Island Office Staff Transport Association staged protests at the agitation site today urging the authorities to provide them with leasing reliefs. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Antigen tests at Bambalapitiya

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out random Rapid Antigen tests on residents in Bambalapitiya as a precautionary measure to contain the Covid-19 virus. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

PUCSL new Chairman assumes duties

The newly appointed Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake assumed duties today. The Annual Activity Plan 2021 of the PUCSL, the electricity sector regulator was also unveiled by the new Chairman.

Stunning Art Street

Artworks produced by local young artists were seen on sale at Nelum Pokuna Mawatha close to Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo.

Presidential pardon for Ranjan

A group of Facebook friends of Ranjan Ramanayake, who is serving five-year rigorous imprisonment, staged a protest outside the Railway Station today demanding the presidential pardon for Ramanayake.

Super Bowl fever sweeps Tampa!

Football fans had already begun the tailgating party on Saturday night as they gathered outside of Raymond James Stadium and camped out ahead of Super Bowl LV.

In conversation...

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene participated in the Colombo and Gampaha District party activists meetings on February 6 2021. UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and Senior Vice President Sagala Ratnayake and other party seniors were also present.

Waggy races!

With tails wagging to a chorus of barks and yelps, dozens of disabled dogs attached to wheels that support their disabled hind legs looked ecstatic as they took their daily walk at a sanctuary in Thailand. (Daily Mail)