St. Anthony’s church partially opens for prayers

The St. Anthony’s church Kochchikade in Colombo partially opened today for worship even as security forces were rebuilding a shrine inside following the Easter suicide bombing. The pilgrims were allowed into the special area of the church for a 12-hour period. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Five-star security!

The Kingsbury, one of the five-star hotels in Colombo that was attacked on Easter Sunday, has installed baggage and personnel scanners at its premises to ensure the safety of the hotel’s patrons. The hotel is also protected by state security. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

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Good wishes to His Majesty King Rama X

The Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo organized a ceremony to offer blessing and good wishes to His Majesty King Rama X on the auspicious occasion of the coronation at the residence of Chulamanee Chartsuwan, ambassador of the kingdom of Thailand to Sri Lanka, who presided over the ceremony.

Zahira sets example

midst series of measures being taken by authorities to ensure safety and security of the general public from another possible terrorist attack, Zahira College Colombo, a leading Muslim school in the country was seen putting up notices to all its staff members, students and visitors to refrain from entering the premises by wearing full-face helmet, Burqa, Niqab or carrying large bags.

Ball and a bold soldier

With an eerie air settling down on Colombo and the entire country following the Easter Bomb blasts, nothing could be what it seems to be now. With government schools set to start their second term today, the premises of all the schools were subjected to a thorough search yesterday by the Army. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Repairing the damage

Sri Lankan navy personnel work on repairing the damaged facade of St. Anthony’s Shrine, where an explosion took place during mass on Easter Sunday, in Colombo. (Reuters)

Solidarity and unity rally

A solidarity and unity rally against terrorism and for national unity was held this morning at the Independence Square with the participation of a large number of people. Pics by Samantha Perera

Thai Embassy celebrates King’s coronation

PM at Zion Church Batttoicloa

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday visited the Zion Church Batttoicloa which came under terrorist attack on Easter Sunday on April 21. The Premier discussed the church authorities on the various matters.

Launching of World Cup jersey 2019

The new Sri Lanka’s kit for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, was launched today.

Friday prayers amidst security

Muslims today attended Friday prayers at the Red mosque in Colombo, amidst security after the deadly terror attacks.

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Thai King Confirms 4th Marriage, to Former Flight Attendant

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has married his long-term consort and given her the title Queen Suthida just days before his coronation, in a surprise move. Photos show Suthida Vajiralongkorn na Ayudhya, a former Thai Airways flight attendant, laying on the floor as she was given a gift by the king during the marriage ceremony.

Cardinal visits the injured of terror attack

Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith recently visited those who were injured following the Easter Sunday terror attack. The Cardinal is seen blessing the patients who are currently receiving treatments at the General Hospital Negombo.

CSO members meet PM

A group of Civil Society Organisation (CSO) members met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees today to discuss the crisis the country is facing after the Easter Sunday attacks. Several members of the Buddhist Clergy and officers representing security forces were also present at the meeting. Pix by Nilamasiri Edirisinghe

CMU holds May Day meeting

The Ceylon Mercantile Industrial & General Workers’ Union (CMU) organized a May Day meeting in line with the International Workers’ Day which falls today.

List of suicide bombers

The nine suicide bombers who were involved in the eight terror attacks across the country have been identified.

LSSP celebrates May Day

The Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) today celebrated the May Day by paying floral tribute at the Dr. N. M. Perera statue at Ayurveda Junction in Rajagiriya this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

National Trade Union Collective celebrates May Day

The National Trade Union Collective celebrates May Day at CSR auditorium in Maradana today. Leaders and members of trade unions were present at the event. Pix By Nisal Baduge

MR at JO May Day celebration

Commemoration of late President R. Premadasa

Former President R. Premadasa’s 26th death anniversary was commemorated in front of the Premadasa statue in Hulftsdorp this morning. President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and Speaker Karu Jayasuriya participated in the commemorative event. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

FSP demand justice

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) staged a protest today in front of the Fort Railway station over several demands including the increase of salaries, suppressing of working class and also denouncing extremism. Party members are seen carrying placards and shouting slogans. Pix by Nisal Baduge

JVP May Day meeting

A May Day meeting organized by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was held at its headquarters at Pelawatte today under the patronage of JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka. All May Day rallies were cancelled following the Easter Sunday terror attacks

Deserted

The Galle Face Green, which is always lively, has become lonely as a result of Easter Sunday attacks on April 21. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

In remembrance of Easter Sunday victims

Religious leaders and people are seen lighting candles in remembrance of the Easter Sunday victims at the Lake House yesterday.

Sunday service at St. Anthony’s Shrine

Scenes from the service conducted at St. Anthony’s Shrine, Kochchikade in remembrance of the the victims of the suicide attack on Easter Sunday and a guided tour for Media personnel by the Security Forces.

Religious event to confer merit on bomb attack victims

A religious event to confer merit on the victims and to wish early recovery for the injured of the Easter Sunday bombings was held yesterday (28) at the Colombo Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple under the guidance of the Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera.

Security tightened in Colombo

Security has been tightened in Colombo and catchment areas following the Easter Sunday bomb attack.

Camouflage t-shirts seized

A man was taken into custody along with several camouflage t-shirts and a drone from one of the rooms at Jumma Mosque, Kollupitiya yesterday. Police and army conducted search operations throughout the country yesterday and seized a number of suspicious items and personnel.