Protest outside Temple Trees continues

The protest launched outside the Temple Trees in Colombo against the Prime Minister and the Government, continues. Pix by Damith Wickremesinghe

Trade unions protest against govt.

A trade union action organised by workers of the government, semi-government, and private sectors in protest of the government was held in Gampaha. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Band of protestors....

Government, semi-government, and private sector workers participated the trade union action launched today in protest of the government. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Kithsiri de Mel

Recover all stolen money...

A cycle rally was held by a group of protesters to show their agitation towards current government. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

UNP hold Sathyagraha in Rambukkana

The United National Party (UNP) held a Sathyagraha in Rambukkana against the killing of Chaminda Lakshan, who died during the recent protest in Rambukkana. UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, National Organizer Sagala Ratnayake and party activists participated in the Sathyagraha. Pix by Praddep Pathirana

City roads deserted

Roads in Colombo are seen deserted this morning due to token strike by government, semi-government, and private sector workers in protest against the government. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Demo by ’Women for Rights’

A group of Women of the Organisation called ’Women for Rights’ staged a protest at the Lipton Circus today against the rising cost of living and demanding action against fraud and corruption. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Protect farmers....

The Mahaweli Engineers Association today engaged in a protest opposite the Mahaweli Authority demanding the government to protect the farmers and stop violating their rights. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Lawyers protest...

The lawyers are seen protesting in front of the Homagama Courts Complex against the government and over the current economic crisis. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Protest at Lipton circus

Members of the Joint Trade Union Federation of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) staged a protest at the Lipton Circus in solidarity of those who have launched the struggle against the government at the Galle Face Green. Pix by Pradeep Dilrikshana

Lawyers protest opposite Temple Tress

Lawyers and architects made a protest march to the Temple Tress demanding the government to resign. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Solar, library facilities at Galle Face Green

A solar power system and library facilities were seen being established at the Galle Face Green for the protesters. The anti-government protests continue to draw massive crowd to the Galle Face Green which is already in to its 18th day today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Tourism Service industry on slow death...

The All-Ceylon Tourism Service Providers Association (ACTSPA) today staged a protest march today (April 25) from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) demanding answers to the industry’s current difficulties. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Demo seeking solution...

Agrarian Officers today staged a demonstration march from the Agriculture Ministry to Galle Face seeking solution to issues which they are faced with today. Pix Pradeep Dilrukshana

Royal College’s UNESCO Club celebrates Sinhala Avurudu at 'Halfway Home'

UNESCO club of Royal College, Colombo on Saturday, (23) celebrated Sinahala and Tamil New Year with the inmates at the Halfway home in Mulleriyawa for the 13th year in succession.

Confirm their April 28 protest...

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Medical Joint Committee Trade Unions and Government Dental Surgeons Association (GDSA) today informed the public at the Colombo National Hospital about their scheduled countrywide protest on April 28. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

IUSF hands over petition to NHRC

The Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) today handed over a petition to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against the supression of rights of the protesters against the government during the past few days by the police.

Protest at Galle Face Green continues

The protest launched near Galle Face Green in Colombo against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa continues. Pix by Nisal Baduge

TUCC in protest....

Trade Unions Coordinating Centre (TUCC) held a protest demanding the rulers currently in power to step down. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Roads blocked...

Several roads connecting to the Galle Face Green were seen blocked using barricades by the police, preventing the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) from entering. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

’Gota Resign’ - SL community in Sydney join protest

The Sri Lankan community in Sydney held a protest, calling on Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down from the Presidency and go home. Sri Lankan communities worldwide have been joining in on the chorus, calling on the President to resign.

SLAF hand over another batch of organic fertilizer

The Organic Fertilizer Project at SLAF Regiment Training School Vanni, handed over its third batch of organic fertilizer stock of 20 Metric Tons to the Ceylon Fertilizer Company Limited (Lak Pohora) yesterday. A total Qty of 45 Metric Tons have been handed over to the Ceylon Fertilizer Company Limited to date.

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Remove IGP...

Several organizations today staged a combined protest in front of the Human Rights Commission demanding the removal of the IGP following the recent shooting incident at Rambukkana where one man was killed and several injured. Pix by Samantha Perera

Port Workers urge President to resign

The All Ceylon Joint Port Workers Union staged a protest outside the entrance to the Colombo Port urging President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign immediately. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Adjustments to taxi meter

The fare for the first km for three-wheelers has been increased following fuel price hike. Picture shows the drivers are making adjustments to the meter according to the revised fare. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Easter Sunday attack victims remembered

A monument was erected last night at the Galle Face Green and flowers were offered to mark the third anniversary of the Easter Sunday attacks and in commemoration of those whose lives were brutally lost in the terrorist attacks. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Ready to take off....

Pictures show the filling process into bowsers at the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Complex and how the fuel transporting mechanism operates using bowsers and railway wagons.

66th birth anniversary of Mangala

A program was held to mark the 66th birth anniversary of former minister Mangala Samaraweera at Viharamahadevi Park yesterday. Leaders of political parties including Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa and Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe were present at the event. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Remembering the Easter Sunday victims

Relatives of Easter Sunday bomb victims in Sri Lanka were seen holding the pictures of their loved ones who died in the attack at a protest held in Negombo Town on the failure of the Sri Lankan government to bring the masterminds of the attacks to justice. Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith participated in the protest together with other religious leaders. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana