Little painters felicitated…

The State Children’s Art Festival, an occasion where little painters throughout the island are given due accolade for their creative works was held at the National Youth Services Council, Maharagama under the aegis of Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

MR visits Mayurapathy Kovil

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Mayurapathy Sri Bathrakali Amman Kovil Colombo 6 today for religious observances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Tree falls on moving bus

At least five persons were killed and four others injured after a tree collapsed on a bus travelling from Colombo to Mathugama this morning.

Withdraw anti-terrorism bill…

A group of lawyers staged a protest in Colombo today urging the authorities to withdraw the anti-terrorism bill and uphold democracy. Pix by Samantha Perera

Stranded...

Many commuters who rely on trains as their primary mode of transport found themselves stranded at railway stations in Colombo’s capital and the suburbs due to an abrupt strike initiated by the Railway Guards’ Union (RGU) last evening. Pix by Lahiru Harshana

In line with 74th anniversary of Sri Lanka Army

A ceremony to obtain blessings on the Sri Lanka Army and its regimental flags was held to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army under the patronage of Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

World Post Day

The Postal Department held a stamp exhibition to mark World Post Day, which was set for today. The exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Mass Media, the Department of Posts and the Philatelic Bureau. The exhibition will continue till next Monday (9) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Tharushi bags gold medal

Sri Lanka’s Tharushi Dissanayake won gold in the Women’s 800m at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, clocking a time of 2 minutes 03.20 seconds, beating out defending champion Chunyu Wang.

Marking 5,000th day of Ekneligoda’s disappearance

A media conference was held at cartoonist, journalist and human rights defender Prageeth Ekneligoda’s residence to mark the 5,000th day since his disappearance. The conference was chaired by Ekneligoda’s wife Sandya Ekneligoda. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Danushka Gunathilaka returns

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka who was found not guilty by a Sydney Court on a sexual assault case in Australia, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. He said that he will soon engage in the necessary training to play cricket in Sri Lanka again. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

SL shines at Asian Game after 17 years

Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China today. This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Game in 17 years. India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal.

Breast Cancer Awareness month

The Colombo Municipal Council was illuminated in vibrant pink for the fourth consecutive year on October 3, symbolizing the unwavering support for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month in sync with the Global Landmark Illumination Campaign initiated in 2000, gracing over 140 countries. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Marking 74th anniversary of Sri Lanka Army

A ceremony to obtain blessings on the Sri Lanka Army and its regimental flags was held at the historic Kataragama Kiri Vehera and Kataragama Devala Premises yesterday (2), to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. The event was under Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army.

Much needed help for children...

Educational materials such as books were handed over to children who are from low-income families and attending school (Harvard College) in Dam Street, Colombo. The Dam Street Police and the area community committee members provided the facilities for these children from Grades 1 to 5 to perform several children’s programmes to mark International Children’s Day. Pic by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Lawyers' Collective holds media conference...

The Lawyers’ Collective held a media conference in Colombo today, where former BASL Presidents Saliya Peiris, Upul Jayasuriya, MP M. S. Sumanthiuran, and former MP Jayampathi Wickramaratne participated together with scores of lawyers. The Collective called for the postponement of the proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill and the Online Safety Bill, as they are perceived to be draconian laws. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Demanding to abolish ATA, PTA...

The Inter University Students’ Federaton (IUSF) today staged a protest in front of the Fort railway station demanding the governmnet to abolish the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) and Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Inundated…

Minor flooding was reported in low-lying areas in the suburbs of Colombo due to the prevailing high rainfall. As a result, several roads were inundated. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Another Children’s Day celebration...

International Children’s Day was celebrated by the British Council in Colombo, where a story-telling through puppetry session with Sulochana Dissanayake was held. Children and parents enjoying the interactive storytelling session, which brought real stories to their lives and sparked their imaginations. Pix Nisal Baduge

Marking World Childrens' Day

Children at the Dehiwala Zoo together with their parents as the entrance fees was made free for them to mark World Childrens’ Day today. Meanwhile, another Children’s Day event was held at Rathna Sri Ghanarama Pothgul Viharaya Batuwatta, Ragama. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Flash flood in New York city

A coastal storm unleashed more than 7 inches of rain in New York City, stranding vehicles, closing roads and causing travel delays as record amounts of rain fell.

Tourists enjoying the day...

A group of tourists from overseas enjoining their day at Galle Face today. According to the Tourism Authority, more than one million tourists have visited Sri Lanka this year. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Rainy days in Colombo

People walking along the streets of Colombo with umbrellas as heavy showers were experienced during the day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Binara Full Moon Poya

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Kalutara Chaitya on Binara Full Moon Poya Day. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Mom, I’m fine

A daredevil traveller who shot to fame for the heartwarming way he reassures his mum during his world adventures now wants to send her the message from space.

Inter-School Drama Competition

The Inter-School Drama Competition organized by the YMCA and Rotary Club Colombo North which got off the ground on Wednesday (27) evening at Bishop’s College has captured the attention of drama lovers in Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Prophet Mohammed’s birthday celebrated...

The birthday of Prophet Mohammed being celebrated by Muslims in Sri Lanka at the Dewatagaha mosque in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Four herbal medicinal products developed

Fadna Group of Companies together with the University of Colombo has developed four herbal medicinal products using research conducted by the university. A special ceremony was held to hand over the stake of patent rights to the university by the company yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Blood donation camp in memory of late PMs

A blood donation campaign was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. The event was held in memory of late Prime Ministers S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike and Sirimavo Bandaranaike and former Speaker of the parliament late Anura Bandaranaike. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Veteran chef Publis Silva felicitated...

In line with World Tourism Day, a ceremony to felicitate renowned Chef Publis Silva was held at the Tourism Ministry under the patronage of State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

New Zealanders vote from SL

New Zealand’s High Commissioner in Colombo, Michael Appleton cast his vote as overseas voter for the 2023 New Zealand General Elections which commenced on Wednesday, September 27. New Zealand citizens residing in Sri Lanka can cast their votes at the designated polling station located within the High Commission premises. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.