Is the risk worth the reward?

A picture featuring a Portuguese couple hanging out of a moving train in Ella, Sri Lanka, has gone viral on social media sites. Many people criticised the couple over the risk they have taken to take the ‘perfect’ picture.

Mangala marks 30 years in politics

An event was held at the BMICH in Colombo today to commemorate Minister of Finance, Mangala Samaraweera marking 30 years in politics. The event was attended by President Maithripala Sirisena and many other distinguished guests. Minister Samaraweera is seen discussing a point with Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa while President Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and US human right

Teachers’ protest tear-gassed

The Ceylon Teachers Services Union (CTSU) and the Principal Services Union today staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Education (MoE) demanding the Government to clear salary anomalies and to pay the arrears. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

John Amaratunga - 40 years in politics

A felicitation ceremony was held to mark Tourism Development and Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs Minister John Amaratunga’s 40th anniversary of service as a member of parliament.

Latest American Corner opened in Matara

The latest American Corner was declared open by Minister Mangala Samaraweera and US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alaina B. Teplitz at the Matara Chamber of Commerce and Industry at 149 Hakmana Road on Tuesday.

Demand for employment

Inter Higher National Diploma in Accountancy Collective Students Union (IHNDACSU) today staged a protest at the Galle Face roundabout demanding authorities to provide them with state employments. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Management Assistants launch protest

Management Assistants Services Trade Union Alliance (MASTUA) today staged a protest in Colombo over eight demands including re-introduction of ‘Public Management Officers’ title, removal of outsiders serving in the Management Assistants Service (MAS) and increasing the cadre of MAS in line with the other state services. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Tear-gassed

Veterinary Surgeons’ protest

The State Veterinary Surgeons’ Association (SVSA) today staged a protest at the Lipton circus urging the government to abolish the cabinet Paper, which proposed to bring back rabies elimination programme under the purview of the Health Ministry. Pix by Nisal Baduge

PM inaugurates Bulathsinhala Multipurpose building

Rs.20mn alms giving for Siridhamma Thera’s b’day

Kala Pola-2019

Kala Pola-2019, the annual art fair organised by the George Keyt Foundation and the John Keells Group is being held along the Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha (Green Path) in Colombo 7 today.

The largest ever heroin haul

Historic win in South Africa

Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis struck unbeaten half-centuries as Sri Lanka claimed a historic eight-wicket win over South Africa in the second and final test at St George’s Park for a 2-0 series victory on Saturday.

Pumpkin farmers festival at Green Path

A pumpkin farmers festival, organised by the Coexist Foundation, was held yesterday at the Green Path Colombo on February 22, 2019. The festival provided a platform for farmers who are struggling to sell their abundant harvest of pumpkin, to make some sales. Many farmers across Sri Lanka are going through of this predicament which is why Coexist Foundation Chairman Channa de Silva came up with the concept to organise this festival. Pix by Nisal

Ruwan visits Gangaramaya

State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene who was also appointed as the non-cabinet Minister of Mass Media yesterday, visited the Gangaramaya Temple and sought blessings from Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera. Px by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ruwan Wijewardene, Mass Media non-cabinet Minister

Architect 2019 at BMICH

Architect 2019 exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects was launched at the BMICH on Thursday. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Modern Revolution in Education

Students protest tear-gassed

A protest organised by the Inter-University Students Federation against the suspension of South Eastern university’s studentship was tear-gassed near the Lotus Roundabout in Colombo today. Pix by Eshan Fernando

SLC elections

Don’t ruin Rupavahini Corporation

New media equipments for district media units

New cricket museum opened

A cricket museum was declared open under the patronage of Sports Minister Harin Fernando near the Sri Lanka Cricket this morning. Several senior cricketers were present at the occasion.

President and MR at Gangaramaya Temple

President Maithripala Sirisena and Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa kept the sacred casket on top of the elephant at the inauguration of Gangaramaya Temple, in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A gift to Thai King

A sapling of the Sri Maha Bodhi was presented to the 10th King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn by Buddhasasana Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera today. President Media

Seeking blessings on Navam Poya

Devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today to mark the Navam Poya Day. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel and Nisal Baduge

Gangaramaya Navam Perahera parades streets

The 41st annual Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo paraded the streets this evening after Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe placed the sacred relic casket on the majestic tusker. The perahera will conclude tomorrow. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Crushed!

Sanghika Dana to mark 60th anniversary of Jayewardenepura Uni