Joint Health Services Union in protest

The Joint Health Services Union staged a protest today in Colombo over several demands including to grant a risk bonus to every health worker.

Fishing cat found dead...

A body of a fishing cat with injuries was found in a tea estate in Hatton. Police suspect that the fishing cat must have rushed into the tea estate after freeing itself from a snare.

Hospital equipment donated

Under the project of Yuthukama, which is a donation program organized by the Leo club of Kottawa Central Golden City, a set of hospital necessary equipment was provided to the Castle Street Women’s Hospital as per the request made by the hospital that it lacked several items for the proper functioning of certain wards in it.

Approaching the prey

A crocodile was seen looking for prey or approaching the prey at the Bundala national park this morning. Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrate in large flocks.

Insisting not to bury Covid-19 victims

The Civil Society Alliance staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat today urging the Government to maintain one law in the cremation of all Covid-19 victims and not to allow the burial of Covid-19 victims.

​ETI depositors want immediate solutions

Depositors of ETI launched a protest march from the Technical Junction Maradana to Hultsdorf Junction today demanding the return of their money.

Anusha Palpita assumes duties

Former Director General of the Department of Information, Anusha Palpita today assumed duties as the Secretary to the Ministry of Industries. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Making history in national connectivity

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) and SLT Mobitel created a historic unification of products and services by unveiling their unified brand identity at an event that took place at the SLT Headquarters.

England cricket team in SL

England captain Joe Root along with teammates arrived at the Mattala Rajapaksa international airport on Sunday for two Tests. AFP

Army takes on issuing driving licences

All operations related to issuing of driving licences, which was previously conducted at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), Werahera, was officially taken on by the Sri Lanka Army today. In the picture, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva is seen receiving the first printed licence card amidst Transport Minister Gamini Lokuge and State Minister of Vehicle Regulation Dilum Amunugama.

Floral tribute to Lord Buddha

A baby elephant was seen offering a floral tribute to the statue of Lord Buddha at the Gangaramaya Temple today. Some Buddhist and Hindu devotees were seen at their religious places to invoke blessings at the beginning of the New Year 2021. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lights up Sri Lanka national flag

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa world’s tallest building is showing the Sri Lankan flag to wish Happy New Year to Sri Lankans. Pix by Gulf News

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Fitting tribute...

A special Army parade was held today at the Army Headquarters, Colombo to felicitate Army Commander Shavendra Silva who was promoted as a four star rank General. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Parking spaces, public facilities open at Makumbura

Transport Minister Gamini Lokuge yesterday declared open several parking spaces at the Makumbura Multi-modal Transport Centre (MTC) in Kottawa with public facilities constructed for passenger transport service providers.

Getting ready for New Year

People were seen buying clay pots to boil milk and prepare milk rice on January 1, 2021. The New Year is celebrated with boiling milk in a clay pot symbolizing prosperity, as milk spills over from all sides of the pot. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Epic European landscapes

When it comes to creating incredible images of trains, Tamas Rizsavi is definitely on the right track. For the past five years, the 29-year-old, from Hungary, has travelled around Europe - sometimes by railway, but also by car and plane - snapping stunning photos of trains in jaw-dropping landscapes. (Daily Mail)

Seeking blessings on Unduvap Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Kalutara Bodhiya and Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Unduvap Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Samanth Perera and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Colombo getting crowded

With the isolation of several areas in the Colombo City being lifted, the city is returning to its busy nature. Pictures show people were buying goods and vendors were engaged in selling. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

First tourist group after nine months

A special flight carrying 185 tourists on board from Ukraine arrived at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) today, nine months since the airports had been closed for tourists due to COVID-19 pandemic. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

Cremate all corona corpses

The Civil Society Alliance staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat today urging the Government to maintain one law in the cremation of all Covid-19 victims. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SA fight back against SL

South Africa’s Dean Elgar fell five runs short of a century as South Africa climbed to 317 for four at the close of play on day two of the first test against injury-hit Sri Lanka at Centurion Park on Sunday.

Antigen tests at Southern Expressway

Random Rapid Antigen tests were conducted on people at the Southern Expressway (E01) as a precautionary measure to contain the Covid-19 virus. Pix by Nisal Baduge

President inspects damage caused by Sena Caterpillar

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa visited Pahalagama in Anuradhapura today to inspect the damage caused to maize cultivation by the Sena Caterpillar. Pix by President’s Media

Tsunami victims commemorated

The 16th Tsunami commemoration was held at the Tsunami Memorial at Pereliya in Hikkaduwa, Galle today, with the participation of several family members of Tsunami victims. 

Leisure time at beach

As Sri Lanka is marking the 16th anniversary of the Tsunami, local and some foreign tourists were seen having a leisure time at the Panadura beach this morning. Pix by Samantha Perera

President visits Dalada Maligawa

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa visited Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy and paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic today. Pix by President’s Media Division

Masses held under security

Security of Sri Lanka Army, Airforce and Civil Security Force was provided for Christmas masses held across the country yesterday midnight and today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

28 containers of agricultural plant waste seized

Sri Lanka Customs yesterday exhibited a large stock of agricultural plant waste sent from Ukraine, which had arrived in the country in 28 container loads declared as Coriander seeds worth of Rs.75 million to the media.

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