Cache of explosives discovered

A stock of more than 150 gelignite sticks, an IS uniform, a large stock of steel pellets, a drone, a suspicious van and a laptop were recovered during a search operation carried out in Sammanthurai on Friday night. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

In remembrance of terror attack victims

A special mass organised by the Cant Lankans Association to remember all victims of Easter Sunday terror attacks, was held at St. Teresa’s church in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Tribute for victims of Easter Sunday attacks

Standing in solidarity with the victims of the recent Easter Day attacks which struck Colombo, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa; the tallest and most famous skyscraper in the world, lit up to the colours of Sri Lanka’s flag on Thursday evening.

Safety of all ensured

Armed forces personnel are conducting search operations in Colombo and the suburbs in search of suspicious vehicles and individuals. The police yesterday advised the people not to panic as the security forces are conducting search operations across the country. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Injured of terror attack at Zion Church

The injured individuals of the terror attack at Zion Church, Batticaloa are seen taking treatments at the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital

Bodhi Pooja for terror attack victims

A Bodhi Pooja organized by the Shanthi Padanama was held at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara today commemorating those who died in the Easter Sunday terror attacks which took place on Sunday. This was done under the patronage of Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Chief Incumbent Ven. Prof. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Maha Thera.

Special operations around Batticaloa

Security forces are engaged in special operations around the Batticaloa area following the terror attack at Zion Church, Batticaloa.

Discharged...

Former General Secretary of UNP, Tissa Attanayake, was discharged from the case filed against him for allegedly preparing forged documents, by Colombo High Court Judge Vikum Kaluarachchi today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

May they see the Face of God

Family members of the deceased of Easter Sunday’s bomb attack on St. Sebastian’s Church at Katuwapitya in Negombo, seen offering prayers during the funeral mass held today.

Security forces on alert

Security forces including police are seen engaged in search operations on roads due to the uncertainties erupted following terror attacks.

SOCO on duty…

Police Scene Of Crime Officers (SOCO) are seen engaged in investigations at the St Sebastian Church in Katana where a blast occurred on the Easter Sunday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Controlled explosion

An improvised explosive device was detected inside a vehicle near the St. Anthony’s Church, Jampettah Road, Kochchikade, and was disposed in controlled explosion at site by the Bomb Disposal Unit today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PM at St. Anthony’s Church

Several politicians including Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaska were seen witnessing the tragedy occurred at St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena

Easter Sunday terror

Easter Sunday terror

Hundreds of people were injured while many others killed in six bomb explosions in at least three churches across the country and several hotels in Colombo today.

Seeking blessings on ’Bak’ Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at Gangaramaya Temple today to mark the ’Bak’ Full Moon Poya Day. The significance of Bak Poya was historical since it marks Buddha’s second visit to Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Namal meets Bangladeshi PM

UPFA MP Namal Rajapaksa met Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka today. Mr. Rajapaksa said he was humbled by Prime Minister Hasina’s wealth of knowledge on regional politics and that he is particularly encouraged by her commitment toward poverty alleviation in Bangladesh. ‘No doubt it’ll benefit the entire region,” he said.

Two US ships in SL

Two US Naval ships arrived at the Hambantota port today to participate in the annual naval exercise ‘Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise (CARAT)-2019’. Pic courtesy: SL Navy

RAAVANA-1 successfully launched to ISS

The RAAVANA-1 cube satellite designed and developed by two Sri Lankan engineers named Tharindu Dayaratne and Dulani Chamika, was successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) today and would reach the ISS tomorrow at 6.30 pm.

Stone used to clean robe worn by Lord Buddha on display

The stone said to have been used to purify the robe worn by the Lord Buddha was declared open for public veneration at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya today under the auspices of Western Province Chief Minister Isura Devapriya and Chief Incumbent of the Kelaniya Temple Ven. Kollupitiya Sanga Rakkitha Thera

Notre Dame-before and after

Combination of pictures showing 850-year-old UNESCO world heritage landmark before and after a colossal fire ripped through its structure. (Daily Mail)

Potato festival…

The potato festival, organized by the Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya for the second time, was inaugurated today by Sports Minister Harin Fernando and former cricketer Kumar Sangakkara. The festival aims at promoting potato cultivation of farmers in Nuwara Eliya and Badulla.

Notre Dame...

Notre-Dame Cathedral went up in flames on Monday in a roaring blaze that devastated the Parisian landmark, one of France’s most visited places. Pics courtesy ; News Agencies

Happy New Year!

We wish our readers a happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year!

Pettah deserted

Several roads in Pettah were seen deserted as people have returned to their homes outside of Colombo for Avurudu celebrations.

Returning home for Avurudu

Long queues could be seen for highway buses at Fort Bus Terminal where people were seen leaving for villages to see their kith and kin. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Avurudu shopping spirit

As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is getting closer, people are busy buying new year goods including clay pots, new year sweets and fire crackers across the country. Seen here are New Year stalls in Kirulapone where people gathered to purchase New Year goods

Gota back in SL

Former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was in the USA on a private visit, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning. He was welcomed by the MPs of the opposition and a large crowd gathered outside the airport.

New ambulances to hospitals across the country

A ceremony to distribute 118 ambulances to hospitals across the country was held at the Colombo Municipality Ground under the aegis of Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Final rites of H.M Jayawardena

The final rites of Veteran musician H.M Jayawardena was held today at the Borella General Cemetery with the participation of Mr. Jayawardena’s family members and loved ones.