All set for Christmas...

With there are just few hours left to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, people were seen engaged in shopping in the Wattala area. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Against cremation of Muslim COVID victims

A protest campaign organised by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was held in front of the Borella General Cemetery Colombo today. The protesters requested the authorities not to burn the bodies of the Muslim COVID victims and also they urged to stop forcible cremation. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Authors felicitated

A ceremony was held to felicitate the contemporary novelists/authors at the Colombo District Secretariat Auditorium today with the participation of Secretary of the State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne.

Pre-Christmas shopping

People seen engaged in pre-Christmas shopping in Colombo. People have been asked to tone down celebrations this time due to the pandemic. Px by Pradeep Pathirana, Samantha Perera and Pradeep Dilrukshana

PCR tests at Dematagoda

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out PCR tests on residents in the ​Dematagoda area. Pix by Nisal Baduge

COVID distressed loan scheme for junior lawyers

A Memorandum of Understanding for the immediate commencement of the ‘Suraksha’ distress fund loan scheme for Junior Lawyers was held at the BOC head office, Bank of Ceylon Mawatha, Colombo 01, with the presence of the President of the BASL, Mr Kalinga Indatissa Presidents’ Counsel, The Chairman and Conveners of the Junior Bar Committee of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka with Members of Bank of Ceylon (BOC)

Social distance forgotten?

People were seen busy with shopping in the Maharagama area ahead of the festive season. However, there were not seen maintaining the social distance when involved in shopping.

Cost of living on the rise

Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) staged a protest in Maharagama claiming that people are burdened with the cost of living and therefore, the protesters urge the authorities to provide relief to people. Pix Nisal Baduge

Cab plunges into Vavunikulam Tank

Three persons, including a two-year old girl and a 12 year-old boy died when a cab veered off the road and plunged into the Vavunikulam Tank in Mallavi, Mullaitheevu.Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Passing out parade...

The passing out parade ceremony of 187 new army officers was held at the Military Academy in Diyatalawa on December 19, 2020. Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne was the chief guest at the event. Army commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva also participated. Those who passed out included 17 women and three foreigners. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

3rd phase of Central Expressway inaugurated

The Construction of the third phase of the Central Expressway from Pothuhera to Galagedara commenced this morning under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

PCR mobile service

A total of 150 individuals were subjected to PCR tests in Ragama by the health officials attached to the PCR Sample Collection Mobile Unit of the area.

More PCR tests...

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out PCR tests on residents in the ​ Wellawatte area.

Against political interference...

Ceylon Teachers Service Union (CTSU) staged a protest today outside the Ministry of Health urging the authorities to stop political interference into Certificate of Teachers College appointments. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Port trade unions in protest

The Port Collective Union staged a protest outside the building of the Sri Lanka Port Authority today against the Cabinet paper over the East Container Terminal. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Waruna Wanniarachchi

Make online education free to all students

A group of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna activists staged a protest in front of the Gampaha Railway Station urging the authorities to make available the online education free to all students.

Jaffna Stallions crowned LPL champions

Jaffna Stallions defeated Galle Gladiators by 53 runs in the LPL 2020 final and become the maiden title holders of Lanka Premier League.

Peliyagoda Fish Market re-opens

The Peliyagoda Fish Market, which was temporarily closed due to the spread of Covid-19,re-opened for limited wholesale operations yesterday. It will be opened from 2.00 am till 8.00 am in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Colombo lights up

As we are nearing closer to the Christmas, several places in Colombo including hotels were seen lit up and decorated with ornaments ahead of the festive season.

Reveal truth behind Mahara unrest

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) members staged a protest in Kadawatha today urging the authorities to reveal the truth behind the Mahara unrest and also demanding justice for the inmates

Fire at Supreme Court

The firefighters were seen dousing the fire that broke out at the Supreme Court complex in Hulftsdorp, Colombo a while ago.

Mishap in Kantale

A SLAF PT-6 Aircraft which took off from China Bay in Trincomalee crashed landed at Sooriyapura area in Kantale a short while ago.

Opened for wholesale vendors

The new Peliyagoda Manning Market trade centre, which was declared open by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa recently, was opened for wholesale vendors yesterday.

UNP Deputy Leader calls on religious leaders

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and party seniors met the religious leaders in Badulla during their recent visit to the District.

SLEME’s new base workshop inaugurated

The new base workshop building of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) Regiment, which has already made a breakthrough in many an innovative product of international standards, was inaugurated by Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva in Kosgama.

Demanding job opportunities

A group of teachers in the Western Province staged a protest in Battaramulla demanding job opportunities.

Turmeric worth Rs 19 mn seized

The Customs Department today seized dried turmeric weighing 25,450 and worth Rs 19 million smuggled into the country from Dubai. They had been concealed among fresh onions in four containers.

It’s Xmas time

As Christmas is drawing nearer, people are seen purchasing Christmas trees and other decorative items. However, the authorities have urged people to restrict Xmas celebrations due to the pandemic situation.

A light moment

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene is seen here having a light moment with party activists after a meeting held in Badulla yesterday where they discussed on reorganizing the party. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Against Rathana Thero...

A group of members of the Ape Jana Bala Party (Our-Power of People Party) staged a protest opposite the residence of its Gampaha District Party Leader Jeewan Chaturanga. The protesters demanded that party leaders should not allow Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero to take the Parliamentary seat gained from the National List in the last General Election.