Sextuplet birth at Castle Street Hospital

A sextuplet birth (five boys and one girl) was reported last Sunday (15) from the Castle Street Hospital for Women, Colombo. All six infants were born between 12.16 a.m. and 12.18 a.m. last morning after a cesarean section.

Stop the genocide...

A protest was held in front of the United Nations (UN) head office in Colombo today, demanding to free Palestine, to stop the genocide and to free all war prisoners. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Break free from IMF grip...

’Youth for Change’ staged a protest in Colombo today over several demands including authorities to repeal Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Protestors also urged the government to break free from the IMF grip. Pix Waruna Wanniarachchi

Facing the first hurdle...

The 2023 Grade Five scholarship exam was held this morning. Children were running like birds to their parents near schools this afternoon as the burden of the exams was relieved from their minds. Pix By Kithsiti De Mel

Largest Photography Equipment Trade Fair

The highly anticipated Photography Equipment Trade Fair, the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka, commenced yesterday at BMICH in Colombo. This exciting event offers photography enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire all the necessary equipment with special discounts. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Tourists...

A foreign tourist who came to Sri Lanka is walking at Independence Square in Colombo on October 13, 2023. Provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows that the number of tourists who visited Sri Lanka in the first week of October exceeded 25,000. In its weekly tourist arrivals report, SLTDA announced expected fourth quarter (4Q23) tourist arrivals of 533,744 and expressed confidence in achieving

Call for peace in Gaza Strip

Friends of Palestine - Sri Lanka, a pro-Palestine local organization held a ptotest in front of the Davatagaha Mosque calling for peace in the Gaza Strip and for Israel to stop hostilities which began on October 8. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Protect Israelis visiting Sri Lanka

The Associations of Tour Guides and Tour Drivers who visit Sri Lanka along with Israeli nationals held a peaceful protest at Independence Square urging the authorities to protect the Israeli nationals visiting Sri Lanka these days. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Demanding human rights in Israel-Palestine conflict

The New People’s Front held a demonstration in front of the United Nations office in Colombo demanding to protect the human rights of the civilians affected by the Israel-Palestine conflict. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

End of a remarkable chapter...

Veteran actor Jackson Anthony was laid to rest at St. Peter & Paul’s Church in Ragama, with family members, relatives, artists, and a large crowd in attendance on Thursday (12). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Professionals discussion draft Constitution

A professional discussion was held on the draft Constitution at the Foundation Institute. President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, President’s Counsel and Constitutional Lawyer Manohara R. De Silva, President’s Counsel Sanjeeva Jayawardena, President’s Counsel Samantha Ratwatte and President’s Counsel Navin Marapana participated in the discussion. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Container with contraband seized...

Sri Lanka Customs intercepted a container that was falsely declared as containing chickpeas but was found to be filled with Orid seed (Undu). The Customs detection has resulted in a significant saving of Rs 5.1 million. The container had been imported from India by a private company based in Colombo 10. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

GMOA protest against health authorities

The Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today staged a protest claiming that the health authorities have turned a blind eye to the issues that the Sri Lankan Health sector is grappling with. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Champs return...

The Sri Lanka athletics team, which won four medals at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, posed for a group photo upon their arrival in the country during the early hours of this morning.

Enjoying a spectacular view from atop

Foreign Affairs Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, and the Malaysian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Badli Hisham Adam, visited the Lotus Tower today.

High-level Aussie delegation seeks blessings

A senior delegation comprising Australian Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts, Australian High Commissioner Paul Stephens, First Assistant Gary Cowan Secretary, Australian Deputy High Commissioner Lalita Kapur visited the Gangaramaya Temple today (10) to seek blessings from Deputy Incumbent of the Gangarama Temple Venerable Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Samantha Perera

Final respects to Jackson...

The body of late actor Jackson Anthony at the ‘Jayaratne Respect Home’ Funeral Parlor in Colombo for the public to pay their last respects. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A disaster in the offing?

The Bambalapitiya bridge on Marine Drive poses a great threat to pedestrians as it is on the verge of collapse after being in a dilapidated state for months. Vehicular traffic has slowed to a snail’s pace as motorists fear to travel under the bridge fearing a possible collapse. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered for the flyover to be removed and plans are in place to erect a temporary access way. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

International Year of Millets

The first-day cover and stamp were issued to mark the International Year of Millets 2023. The launching ceremony was held at the Head Office of the Department of Post. The event was held under the patronage of Mass Media State Minister Shantha Bandara.

Against abolishing free education, free healthcare

The Students’ Union of the Medical Faculty of the Colombo University staged a protest at the Lipton Circus today (9) against the government’s move to abolish free education and free healthcare. The police intercepted and obstructed the protesting students who were carrying a coffin to symbolize the death of free education. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Century for Station Masters’ Union

The Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union (SLSMU) recently commemorated its 100th anniversary of dedicated service and solidarity. Originally established in 1923 as the Ceylon Railway Station Masters’ Union, it later evolved into the Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union. This milestone marks a century of commitment and collaboration within the Union.

Hands off the judiciary....

A group of lawyers today staged a protest march from Colombo Fort, demanding the government not to intervene in court procedures and to protect the integrity of justice and the judicial system while granting justice to former Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Senior citizens demand more...

Senior citizens who receive their pensions stated a protest march in Colombo demanding the responsible authorities to provide the Agrahara facility for all, provide medicines at concessionary prices and to grant a 20 percent interest rate on their senior citizens’ fixed deposits. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Children's Day celebrated...

A children’s Day event organsed by the Nugegoda Branch of the Peoples Bank was held in its premises recently where a large number of children and customers participated. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Devastation...

Deadly scenes have been emerging from Israel and the Gaza Strip over the weekend after Hamas launched a surprising attack on Israel as part of an invasion after 50 years. Israel has retaliated by bombing the Gaza Strip in Palestine leaving hundreds of civilians dead. Below images show the fear of the Palestinians in the midst of the Israeli attacks in Gaza while some pictures show the aftermath of the attack by Hamas.

78th birthday celebration of Vijaya Kumaratunga

The 78th birthday celebration of Vijaya Kumaratunga, founder of the Sri Lanka People’s Party, took place today at the Mahaweli Center in Colombo. The event was attended by party members and artists. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Medical Camp at Musaeus College

The Medical Camp organized for the third time by the past pupils’ association of Musaeus College, Colombo 7 was held today at the college premises. Several medical tests were conducted and a team of about 60 doctors including specialists participated. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

One-stop destination for wedding services

The Bride and Groom Wedding Fair 2023 kicked off on Friday at the BMICH in Colombo. Running until Sunday, this extraordinary event promises to be a haven for soon-to-be-weds, offering a wide array of wedding services and beautification workshops. From 10 am to 8 pm, attendees can explore a multitude of booths and exhibits featuring everything needed to plan a perfect wedding.

CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2023

CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards organized by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka was held at the Taj Samudra, Colombo today (06) for the ninth consecutive year under the distinguished patronage of International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) President Asmâa Resmouki.

Exhibition of stamps, coins...

An exhibition of vintage stamps organized by Stamps.lk was launched today (06) at the Public Library in Colombo. Several rare stamps including Sri Lanka’s first stamp and other vintage coins are also exhibited and sold at this exhibition, which will be held till Sunday (08). Pix by Kushan Pathiraja