The 15th Tsunami Commemoration was held at the Tsunami Memorial at Pereliya in Hikkaduwa, Galle, today with many members of the families of tsunami victims taking part in it. The commemoration commenced with the religious observances. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Midnight Mass was held at the St. Sebastian’s Church, Katuwapitiya to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Pictures show the Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Ranjith conducting the services. Some of those who were wounded at the Easter Sunday attack on April 21 participated in Christmas Midnight Mass. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A satyagraha organised by the opposition MPs and others was held near the Buddha statue at the Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo his evening against the arrest of MP Patali Champika Ranwaka. MP Sajith Premadasa was named as the Leader of the Opposition together with other MPs took part in the Satyagraha. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Some of the areas of the island are affected by flood due to the prevailing adverse weather condition in the country these days. Pictures show a number of emergency naval response teams, who have been deployed in affected areas Nawagaththegama, Saliyawewa and Eluwankulama, Polonnaruwa, Kiran and Punani, Katharagama areas continue to assist affected people.
Passing out parade of 321 Cadet Officers including 18 female and 4 foreign officers was held at the Diyatalawa Military Academy this morning. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the event. Defence Secretary Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne, Army Commander Shavendra Silva and the SLMA Commandant, Brigadier S.K Eshwaran were also present. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Caroline Jurie, who was crowned as Mrs. World 2020 at the World Pageant held in Las Vegas, United States, called on Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake, who was once crowned Mrs. World today at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) where she was warmly welcomed with traditional customs.
United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today met with representatives of university students at party headquarters Sirikotha and pointed out that all members of the UNP should come under one umbrella to decide on party reforms. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe
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