Against move to transfer ambulance drivers in NP

The Provincial Health Services Drivers’ Association today staged a protest against the decision taken by authorities to transfer 35 ambulance drivers in the Northern Province. Pix by Nisal Baduge

CMC goes pink for breast cancer awareness

The Colombo Municipal Council is being lit up in pink at night as a part of an awareness campaign on breast cancer. The month of October is marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Against 20A

Civil Societies and lawyers today staged a protest in front of the Aluthkade Courts Complex against the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution, demanding the government to protect the democracy granted by the 19th Amendment.

Wear Your Mask Properly!

Officers of the Maradana Police station were seen strictly advising commuters on how to wear face masks properly and how to follow health guide lines at the Maradana Railway station this morning. The police also distributed surgical face masks among the commuters.

To wear or not to wear

Some of the people are still seen not wearing face masks or adhering to COVID-19 preventive guidelines despite the detection of several COVID-19 patients in Divulapitiya. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Central Bank introduces LANKAQR

The Central Bank (CB) today marked the island-wide rollout of LANKAQR, the national QR standard for local currency payments, with participation of Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardana and State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms, Ajith Nivard Cabraal. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Maithri at PCoI

Former President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into Easter Sunday attacks to give evidence. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Getting ready

People in the Minuwangoda area were seen rushing to buy food from supermarkets to prepare for possible countrywide lookdown. Pix by Nisal Baduge

In line with World Animal Day

A protest march was launched by a group of people led by Ven. Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thero yesterday around the Viharamahadevi Park in line with the World Animal Day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Security beefed up in Gampaha

Security was beefed up in Gampaha District today after curfew was imposed in Minuwangoda and Divulapitiya police areas. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Build SL Housing & Construction Expo

Build Sri Lanka Housing and Construction International Exhibition 2020 organised by the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka was launched at the BMICH under the patronage of State Ministers Nalaka Godahewa and Indika Anuruddha yesterday. The exhibition will be held on Sunday (4) from 10 am to 8 pm.

Returnees from Cyprus demand Social Benefit allowance

The Ethera Api Organisaion staged a protest at the Agitation Site near the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo yesterday demanding the authorities to pay the Social Benefit Fund allowances due to the Sri Lankan workers returned from Cyprus. According to the protesters, a monthly fee is being charged by the Cyprus authorities from all expatriate workers to the Social Benefit Fund. They said the workers from other countries in Cyprus have been giv

Inspecting largest pharmaceutical facility in SL

Morison PLC declared open their new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and research & development facility under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today. This is the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing and research facility in Sri Lanka.

Justice for TFC depositors

An organisation by the name People’s Forum to Protect Financial Stability in Sri Lanka staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat today demanding justice for the depositors of The Finance Company (TFC) PLC.

Children’s Day at Ayurveda Teaching Hospital

World Children’s Day was celebrated at the Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Borella yesterday. Various programmes and events were organised by the staff for the children who are receiving treatments at the hospital. Ayurveda Teaching Hospital Commissioner K.D.C.S. Kumaratunga, Director Supipi Sangamitta and Chief Medical Officer Danapala Hettiarachchi attended the event. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Tennyson Cooray bids adieu

Veteran actor and comedian Tennyson Cooray’s funeral was held at Methodist Church’s cemetery in Moratuwa this evening with the participation of family members and a large crowd of movie fans as well as fellow artistes. Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka

Joy!

A number of children visited the Viharamaha Devi Park on Poya Day today to celebrate the World Children’s Day. A child in a wheelchair is also seen enjoying a playground equipment, with some help, at the park. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Hope for Children!

Children receiving treatment at the Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama are seen taking part in various entertainment programmes organised at the hospital to coincide with World Children’s Day, today. The event was jointly organised by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Children’s Day at Zoo

A large number of children visited the Zoological Garden, Dehiwala today in celebration of the World’s Children’s Day. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Learning Studio celebrates Children’s Day

The Modern Learning Studio, Sri Lanka’s 1st student centered learning provider, celebrated the World’s Children’s Day today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Seeking blessings on Vap Poya Day…

Devotees at the Kelani Viharaya are seen taking part in religious observances today to mark the Adi Vap Full Moon Poya Day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Leaving us in tears...

The last respect was paid to popular comedian Tennyson Cooray, who passed away on Monday (28). The body is lying at his residence in Willorawatta, Moratuwa. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa fellow actors including Bandu Samarasinghe also paid their respects to the body.

‘Dictatorship within Democracy’ launched

‘Prajathanthrawadaye Ekadhipathiya’ (Dictatorship within Democracy), a book authored by Pradeep Jayawardane, grandson of the first Executive President, was launched at the BMICH on Tuesday. Another book titled ‘Elina Jayewardene’ which was authored by Sagarika Dissanayake was also launched at the event. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former president Maithripala Sirisena were present at the book launch. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Cloudy...

With the bouts of rain this morning low flying clouds were seen shrouding the Colombo sky line including the Lotus Tower. Pix by Kithsiride Mel

Civil Movements and Trade Unions Collective pledges to defeat 20A

The Civil Movements and Trade Unions Collective made a pledge near the statue of Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera in Kotte yesterday to defeat the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution. Former MP Saman Ratnapriya, Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne and several others were also present. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

20th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Scout Association

The 20th Anniversary and the Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Queens & Presidents Scout Guild was held at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Scout Association headed by Defence Secretary Major General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Joint Development Officers protest

The Joint Development Officer’s Centre staged a protest outside the Ministry of Public Administration over several demands today. They urged the authorities not to reduce the number of maternity leave as well. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

New principal of Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya assumes duties

Sureka Siriwardane assumed duties as the new Principal to the Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya, Nugegoda today. Teachers and the school development committee members participated in the event. Ms. Siriwardane was the former principal of the CMS Girls’ College, Sri Jayewardanepura Kotte. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Teacher Development Workshop

Teacher Development Workshop was held today at Sri Sangamiththa Balika Maha Vidyalaya. DIG Ajith Rohana addressed the gathering as the Chief Guest. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Enforce ban on cattle slaughter

The Collective against the cattle slaughter launched a march from Galle Face to Lake House Roundabout yesterday urging the President to enforce the ban on cattle slaughter.