At least 83 sea turtle eggs, which have been recovered from the Galle Face beach a couple of weeks ago during a beach cleaning programme by the Navy, hatched and the hatchlings were released into the ocean yesterday. The cleaning programme was part of the ‘Green and Blue Project of the Sri Lanka Navy. (Pix by Navy)
The All Island Project Assistants Collective (AIPAC) staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today demanding the authorities to enforce their appointments at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. The protesters said they have been given appointment letters but no jobs. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
A Pirith chanting was held at Gangarama Temple in Colombo this evening to seek protection from the new Coronavirus infection spreading across the world. Gangaramaya resident monk Ven. Dr Kirinde Assaji Thera and other prelates invoked blessings and conducted the religious observances in which Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila also took part. The event was organised by the Chinese Sri Lanka Journalists’ Forum. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
The Inter Higher National Diploma Students Federation staged a protest march in Colombo today demanding the authorities to ensure the right of HND students to further their education up to the degree level and to increase the amount of Mahapola Scholarship. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
A group of activists gathered at the Borella roundabout last morning to express their disagreement with the government’s decision to sing the National Anthem in Sinhala only at the 72nd Independence Day celebration. The activists were seen singing the National Anthem in both Sinhala and Tamil.
The 72nd Independence Day celebration was held at the Independence Square in Colombo 07 today showcasing a military parade and a cultural pageant under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and other dignitaries. Pix by Shameera Rajapakse
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayake and several Parliamentarians attended a ceremony held at the Sri Dharmakeertyaramaya Temple in Polwatte, Kollupitiya to commemorate the 72nd Independence Day this morning. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
An exhibition organised by the Professionals’ National Front on international trade and features of a national trade policy, was launched at the Office of the Organisation of Professional Associations in Colombo by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Pictures show the crew members who volunteered to operate the airline’s mission of mercy that brought back Sri Lankan students from Wuhan, China. Aircraft Technician Rumesh Pathiraja, Licensed Aircraft Engineer Lalitha Pathberiya, Chief Pilot Captain Chamindra de Zoysa, Chief Officer Service Delivery Captain Rajind Ranatunga, Flight Safety Manager Captain Anushke Jeewandara, Purser Farhaan Haniffa and Cabin Service Supervisor Jenaly Janasz, were
Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces of the Russian Federation, General Oleg Salyukov is seen receiving a guard of honour when he arrived in the country today. He is a combat veteran with 45 years in service and decorated with orders and nine medals. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The students of the Inter-University Science Faculty Students’ Action Committee (IUSFSC) staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station in Colombo for the third day today urging the authorities to resolve their demands and to streamline the administrative structure of universities. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The Pakistan Lifestyle Exhibition 2020, which features textile, cosmetics, footwear and other products, was launched at the BMICH on Friday by Minister Wimal Weerawansa and High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Major General (Rtd.) Muhammad Saad Khattak . It will be held till February 2. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
To commemorate India’s 71st Republic Day a special cultural concert ‘Divine Quartet’ featuring legendary maestros from India, Grammy winner Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Grammy-nominated Pandit Subhen Chatterjee enthralled the music lovers of Colombo at BMICH on 25 January.
Anita Dorai, a Singaporean philanthropist, pledged her support for ‘Wheels for Wheels’ initiative launched by the annual cycling challenge, ‘Around the Pearl.’ Wheels for Wheels initiative focuses on the well-being of those living with Cerebral Palsy.
A Sathi Piritha was held at Gangarama Temple in Colombo last night to seek protection from the new Coronavirus infection spreading across the world. Agga Maha Pandita Kotugoda Dhammawasa Thera, Gangaramaya resident monk Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera, Abhayarama Vihara Chief Incumbent Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera and other prelates invoked blessings and conducted the religious observances in which Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa also took par
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