Kala Pola 2020, the 27th edition of Sri Lanka’s annual open-air art fair was held at the Green Path in Colombo bursting into a riot of colours of local artists. Presented by The George Keyt Foundation in association with the John Keells Group, Kala Pola 2020 took place on February 23 along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7. Pix by Pradeep Pathitana
The Military Police personnel are seen assisting the Police personnel to control traffic in several roads in Colombo today. The decision has been taken under the directives of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to ease the mounting traffic congestion in Colombo, especially during the peak hours. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The Zambian Republic’s Army Commander, Lieutenant General W.M Sikazwe who is in Sri Lanka on a five-day long goodwill visit, enhancing bonds of bilateral goodwill, called on his Sri Lankan counterpart, Army Commander Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
Wanindu Hasaranga and Nuwan Pradeep celebrate after Sri Lanka won by 1 wicket during the first one day international cricket match between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) International Cricket Stadium in Colombo yesterday. (AFP)
‘Architect 2020’ organized by Sri Lankan Institute of Architects was launched at the BMICH, Colombo, on Thursday and it will go on till Sunday. The architect is an expo where people from across the world come in order to gain an insight into Architecture, Industrial Engineering, and Construction sector.
Hindu devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at a Hindu temple in Colombo, today to mark the Maha Shivarathri festival. Maha Shivarathri is a Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva and in particular signifying the night when Shiva performs the heavenly dance.
The visiting West Indians team beat the Sri Lanka Board President’s XI in a warm-up match on Thursday (20). Batting first, Sri Lanka’s Board President’s XI scored 276 for 8 in 50 overs, before the West Indians chased the total down in 46.3 overs for the loss of six wickets. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Sri Lanka host the West Indies in a three-match ODI series beginning in Colombo on Saturday. The second and third ODIs will be played in Hambantota and Pallekele respectively, before the teams face off in a two-match T20I series. Dimuth Karunaratne will captain Sri Lanka’s ODI team, while Kieron Pollard will lead the West Indies team. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The mortal remains of Ven. Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thera are placed at Maharagama Dharmayathanaya for the people to pay their respect until tomorrow. The late Chief Incumbent of Maharagama Siri Vajiragnana Dharmayathana and Senior Advisor of the Supreme Council of the Amarapura Dharmarakshitha Maha Nikaya, Ven. Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thera passed away on Monday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to probe and obtain information on alleged political reprisals of government officials, employees of the State Corporations, members of the Armed Forces and the Police Service, commencing on January 8, 2015 and ending on November 16, 2019 summoned former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda yesterday.
A Pariskara Pooja Maha Pinkama for 3,500 Bhikkhunis was held at Manelwatta Maha Vihara in Kelaniya today. It was held under the instructions of Manelwatta Maha Vihara Chief Incumbent Ven. Dr. Bodagama Chandima Thera and sponsored by resident Bhikkhunis of Chio Hua Sun Temple in Taiwan. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Police and the Wild Life officers commenced investigations after two wild elephants were found dead on top of each other at Batumulla in Hasalaka this morning. The Police said that they suspected the elephants died due to electrocution after trampling on an electric code laid around a farming land in the area.
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