Shopping for New Year...

A large number of people were seen shopping in Maharagama for clothes and various other items in view of the upcoming New Year. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Aragalaya activists stage protest

The ’Aragalaya’ activists staged a protest in Colombo Fort displaying posters which demanded justice for Sri Lanka and for stolen money to be brought back. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Aragalaya one-year-old today

The uprising by youth, popularly known as the Aragalaya, marks one year since its birth at the Galle Face Green. Religious observances held to remember those who laid their lives during the Aragalaya. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

SLINEX-23 wraps up in Colombo seas

Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) -23 came to a successful conclusion in the Colombo seas yesterday. Commenced on 03rd April, SLINEX -23 marked yet another milestone in maritime cooperation between the two neighboring countries. SLINEX provides an opportunity for the navies of two countries to share their experiences and best practices in various aspects of naval operations

Fire works ready for New Year

Fire crackers are being loaded at a factory in Kimbulapitiya. Fireworks are a common site during the Sinhala and Tamils New Year celebrations. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Good Friday!

Catholics devotees in Sri Lanka are taking part in religious observances today in view of Good Friday, the day the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified at Calvary. Picture shows devotees of the Wella Missam in Wattala taking part in a procession in observance of Good Friday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Car turns turtle opposite Temple Trees

A luxury motor vehicle met with an accident on Galle road opposite Temple Trees early this morning. The motorist reportedly lost control of the vehicle which toppled and caught fire. Two fire trucks were dispatched to douse the fire while the driver and a passenger have been taken to the Kollupitiya Police Station.

’’Colombo Shopping Festival’’ at BMICH

The Colombo shopping festival ’’Trade Fair’’ commenced today at BMICH in view of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year and Ramadan festivals. It will be held till April 11. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Shopping spree for New Year

A large number of people were seen shopping for clothes in Pamunuwa, Maharagama in view of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Gotami Balika College’s New Year celebration

The New Year celebration of Gotami Balika College, Colombo 10 was held at the college premises recently, which featured many traditional games and competitions.

“Faxian Charity Fund” donates dry rations

“Faxian Charity Fund” with the participation of Buddhist devotees and Buddhist temples in China donated dry rations to low-income families at the Gangaramaya temple today. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Seeking blessings on Bak Poya day

Devotees at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya are seen taking part in religious observances on Bak Full Moon Poya Day which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Lower CoL, give us relief...

The Trade Union Collective today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station placing several demands, including lowering the astronomically high cost of living and taxes and tariffs. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Stop privatizing Telecom immediately

The Telecom Trade Union protest held in front of the Telecom head office this evening against selling the communication entity’s share to private companies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

IUSF protesters tear gassed

The Police used water cannons to disperse a group of students from the Inter University Student’s Federations (IUSF) who were marching towards the University Grants Commission (UGC) today. The IUSF held the protest at the Lipton’s Circus in Colombo against the on-going repressions in universities. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Islamic brethren converge at Iftar at Torrington

A religiously important Islamic breaking of fast was organized by the Sri Lanka Muslim Civil Society Soup Kitchen and the Torrington Workers’ Team and held at Independence Square yesterday. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Eid Shopping Festival begins in Colombo

Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre had come alive with the EID shopping Festival which got off the ground on April 1st, The exhibition which show cases various items will continue till April 11. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Dekanda fair vendors complain of fuel price revision

The retail vendors of Delkanda weekly fair who are pictured here say that they are unable to pass the benefit of fuel price reduction to their customers, as they themselves haven’t got it. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

RW with security forces in A’pura

President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a special address to the Tri Forces & Police personnel from the Anuradhapura Air Force Base. Minister of State for Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Staff to the President Sagala Ratnayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence GeneralKamal Gunaratne (Rtd), Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, Army Commander Lieutenant General

Sanath Nandasiri’s funeral

The funeral of veteran musician and Chancellor of University of Visual and Performing Arts Emeritus Professor Sanath Nandasiri took take place today at 5 p.m. at General Cemetery, in Borella. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Bids adieus after 40 years of flying

Utpala Kumarasinghe, the most senior pilot of SriLankan Airlines, who has completed over 40 years of service, retired from his distinguished service. The aircraft which he commandeered for the last time in his career as a senior pilot, touched down at the Katunayake Airport last afternoon. He had taken his son Rahal Kumarasinghe as co-pilot during his last flight. ✅ Pix by T.K.G Kapila

'Gam Maduwa' held at Gangarama

A traditional ’Gam Maduwa’ was held at the Gangarama Temple in Hunupitiya with the participation of the chief incumbent of the temple Venerable Galaboda Ganesara Thera and Venerable Kirineda Assaji Thera on Thursday night. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Alone...

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa seen here sitting alone when the remains of late former Speaker Joseph Michael Perera was brought to the Parliament premises last morning. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene, former Speakers Karu Jayasuriya and Chamal Rajapaksa were also present at the occasion. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Parliament bids adieu to former speaker

The remains of late former Speaker Joseph Michael Perera was brought to the Parliament premises this morning. President Ranil Wickremeisinghe, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene, former Speakers Karu Jayasuriya and Chamal Rajapaksa are seen accompanying the casket carrying the former Speaker’s remains to the Parliament premises. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

First day in school

Grade one students were accompanied by their parents and teachers on their first day of school in Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya, Nugegoda. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

51st death anniversary of late Philip Gunawardene

The incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, together with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene, former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena together with Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene, are seen at a commemoration ceremony held at the BMICH to mark the 51st death anniversary of late socialist party leader Philip Gunawardene. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

CPC TU action creates fuel queues in Colombo

Motorists were seen queued up at several filling stations in Colombo following the trade union action by some workers at the CPC. However the situation returned to normal by evening with the release of additional stocks of fuel to the market. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Protest against Saliya Peiris...

A group of people staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station, accusing Attorney-at-Law Saliya Peiris of appearing for underworld leader Harak Kata.Pix by Nisal Baduge

Less traffic on Colombo roads as people fear fuel shortage

Several roads leading to Colombo City and within the city were seen less traffic this morning. Many believed it was due to the fear of fuel shortages due to the Trade Union action by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Fuel distribution was not carried out properly yesterday due to the TU action. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Stop privatising CPC

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) trade union collective today launched a protest in front of the Oil installation at Kolonnawa this evening against the government’s move to privatize the CPC. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe