People suffering from poverty...

With the increased prices of goods compared to last month, many people suffering from poverty are seen coming to the Delkanda Sunday Market to buy their essentials to prepare their food for living. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Parishkara Puja held

A Parishkara Puja was held for the 18th time, to invoke blessings for devotees, under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor of the Nagahananda International Buddhist University, Ven Dr. Bodagama Chandima Thero, at Nagahananda International Buddhist University.

D.A. Rajapaksa Commemorative Oration…

The D.A. Rajapaksa Commemorative Oration for 2023 took place at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo. Professor Dananjaya Gamlath from Kelaniya University delivered the oration. Attendees included former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, other members of the Rajapaksa family, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene, and Ministers Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana and Mahinda Amaraweera.

Motor Show 2023

The International Motor and Motor Accessories Exhibition ’Motor Show 2023’ was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conferenance Hall (BMICH) marking its 16th consecutive year. The exhibition will be held till Sunday (19) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Rocks fall on train

The up-country railway services were disrupted due to a rock falling on the track between the Haputale and Diyatalawa railway stations this morning. The Railways Department said the rocks fell on the engine of the Badulla-bound train from Colombo. Pix by Prasad Rukmal

Christmas decorations in London

People walking and buying their needs at the X-mas market in Leicester Square, London in preparation for the upcoming Christmas season. The streets of the town are decorated with colourful Christmas decorations. Picture courtesy Raveen Mohottala from the UK

“We are who we are’’

“We are who we are’’ (Apita Inne api), a reconciliation drive was launched under the patronage of Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara at the Ministry Auditorium in Narahenpita today (November 16). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Donation to pre-school...

The Sri Lanka Army and Lakdana Media Network organized a distribution of books and school equipment, school uniforms, and bank accounts to Namaloya Virumuthu Nursery School and Kahatagasyaya College in Ampara recently. It was presided over by Major General Vipula Chandrasiri, commander of the 24th Infantry Division. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A celebration of greatness...!

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and former Indian women’s cricketer Diana Edulji inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Monday. The trio’s outstanding contributions to the sport will be celebrated with an on-field ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final.

Special eye clinic for religious leaders

A special eye clinic was held at the National Eye Hospital auditorium for all religious leaders today. The clinic began at 8 a.m. and will continue till 1 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.

Make higher officials pay taxes

Several civil society organizations staged a protest in front of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) this afternoon, demanding the government to make higher-ranking officials pay their taxes. The protesters claimed that the IRD is suffering losses due to unpaid taxes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Free eye check-up camp...

The annual free eye check-up camp of the Sri Lanka Optometrists’ Association is being held today (14) at the Colombo Public Library in view of World Diabetes Day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Il Maha Viru Samaruma

The Il Maha Viru Samaruma, the ‘Commemoration of November Heroes’ in remembrance of those who laid down their lives, including the founder of the party Comrade Rohana Wijeweera, was celebrated by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) in Colombo today at the National Youth Centre in Maharagama. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Provide Rs. 20,000...

The State and Provincial Public Service Trade Union Collective staged a protest today at the Polduwa junction, demanding the government to provide them with a Rs. 20,000 allowance or salary increment. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Sri Lanka Cricket holds post-World Cup briefing amidst ICC suspension

A post-World Cup media briefing, attended by members of Sri Lanka Cricket, was held by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in the wake of the suspension imposed on SLC by the ICC.

Hindu devotees celebrate Deepavali

Hindu devotees flocked to the Sri Ponnambalavaneswaram Hindu Temple in Kochchikade, engaging in fervent religious observances to celebrate Deepavali today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Hela Sinamawe Romio...

The book ’Hela Sinamawe Romio’, describing the life story of Douglas Ranasinghe, who was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television, was launched at the BMICH. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

’Armed Forces Remembrance Day’

Observance of Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2023, a significant event hosted annually by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association in collaboration with the Armed Services to pay tribute to the valiant soldiers who bravely sacrificed their lives for the nation’s security from the First World War to the present day was held today at the Ranaviru Memorial at Vihara Mahadevi Park in Colombo presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Demanding Rs. 20,000 salary increase...

Rs. 20,000 allowance fromSeveral state employees’ trade unions staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway station, demanding a Rs. 20,000 salary increase with immediate effect as the cost of living is high. Pix. by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Resolve health sector issues...

A group of doctors representing the GMOA staged a demonstration in front of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) and the National Hospital, Colombo (NHC) today, demanding solutions for the issues in the health sector. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

All wedding needs under one roof

’My Wedding’, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious bridal exhibition, kicked off today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (13). It covers all areas of the bridal industry, providing a comprehensive variety of bridal suppliers from Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

To iron out hostel issues…

Students from the Sabaragamuwa University staged a protest in Colombo today urging authorities to immediately resolve issues regarding their hostels. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Preventing protests in front of SLC

Police and army personnel were deployed to beef up security and to prevent any protests planned to be staged in front of the cricket board head office in Colombo today. The debate on the joint resolution presented by the Opposition Leader regarding the removal of the official board of Sri Lanka Cricket is being held in Parliament today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Driving through floods...

A vehicle is seen moving through on a flooded road in Kotugoda, Gampaha, yesterday. Most areas in the Gampaha District are under water due to the heavy rains during the past few days. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Tourists say NO to proposed hotel

A group of tourists staged a demonstration outside the colonial-era Nuwara Eliya post office in protest of the move to convert the post office to a hotel as proposed by the government. Pix by Shantha Chandrasiri

Floods in Gampaha...

Vehicles are seen moving through floodwaters in Kotugoda, Gampaha, today. Most of the areas in Gampaha District are under water due to the heavy rains during the past few days. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Thick fog in Colombo...

Colombo was shrouded in mist this morning, courtesy of the heavy rainfall last night. If you had been at Sri Lanka’s tallest building, the view at sunrise would have revealed the remarkable transformation of the city’s weather. According to the National Meteorological Centre, they said showers above 75mm would be expected today as well after 1 p.m. Picture courtesy - Lotus Tower Management Company and social media

Abseiling activity launched at Lotus Tower

The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited has just announced the first-ever abseiling activity in Sri Lanka as their brand new pilot programme. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Sri Lanka cricket in shambles

Sri Lanka cricket in shambles

Security tightened around SLC

A heavy presence of police personnel is observed opposite Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following growing protests against SLC officials.