70th death anniversary of DS Senanayake commemorated

The 70th death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake, the Father of Nation, was commemorated at the Independence Square on Tuesday (22) under the patronage of Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other distinguished guests were present at the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Reduce fuel prices...

The Multi-Day Fishing Crafts Owners Association yesterday staged a protest near the Fisheries Ministry in Colombo urging the government to reduce fuel prices. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Sight of bowser brings great joy…

Some people who were in queues for gas and fuel were seen thrilled and rejoicing after witnessing the arrival of bowsers carrying fuel and gas. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Police SC beats Army SC

Police SC qualified for the Cup segment in the second round of the Nippon Paint Rugby League tournament beating Army SC 25-07 at Police Park on Saturday.

Build SL 2022

The 17th Annual Build Sri Lanka Housing & Construction Expo was launched at the BMICH yesterday (18) and will be held until tomorrow (20). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

SYU protest...

Protesters belong to the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged protest march in Colombo today where they forcibly entered the Presidential Secretariat. Pix by Nimasiri Edirisinghe

Predicament continues...

Frustrated people are seen queued up to buy kerosene, diesel and petrol as the chronic shortages continue bring more suffering. The government said payments have been made for the shipment that brought fuel, but distribution is yet to begin. The President, when addressed the nation on Wednesday, assured that the fuel scarcity would be resolved soon. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

CH & FC beat Police

CH & FC edged out Police SC by 25 points to 22 points in the Nippon Paint Rugby League 2022 at the Racecourse Grounds recently. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

STF SWAT team receives high praise at UAE SWAT Challenge 2022

Sri Lanka Police Special Task Forces’ SWAT teams have been praised by Dubai SWAT’s Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of Organisations Protective Security and Emergency at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2022, organized by Dubai Police.

Medin Full Moon Poya

Today is Medin Full Moon Poya day. The picture shows devotees who have thronged to the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to perform religious activities. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Inspection tour...

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made an inspection tour to the Chief Mechanical Engineer’s Sub Department and the Maligawatta Railway Yard of the Department of Railways, Dematagoda today. President’s Media

Basil calls on Modi

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House, Room No. 10 today.

SJB takes to the streets against govt.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya protest which commenced in Colombo today ended with dummy coffins being burnt and Sajith Premadasa calling for a snap presidential election. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SLAF helds excellence awards

The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2021 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake on Monday under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.

To get a glimpse of a gas cylinder...

A long queue of people are seen in the picture at Parliament Road Pelawatte to buy gas yesterday. The people complained that they are not even aware of the new price of a gas cylinder. Some people said they had to wait in the queues for several days and take turns to buy gas but could not get at least a glimpse of it, despite the long languish. Pic by Kithsiri De Mel.

Democracy theory and practice

People’s action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) together with March 13 group launched a book ’’Democracy Theory and Practice, Sri Lanka Experience to mark the 90 years of universal Franchise in Sri Lanka. A discussion titled ’ Do we want an administrator or an elected leader’’ was also held to mark the event. Here are some scenes of the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Abolish Kotelawala Act...

The Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) yesterday staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway station demanding the government to take action against the Kotelawala Act and to re-open universities. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Resolve our salary anomalies...

Health workers including nurses staged a protest in front of the National Hospital Colombo over several demands including resolving their salary anomalies. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Long queues for kerosene

People are waiting in long queues near filling stations to buy kerosene due to the shortage of domestic gas in the country. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Planetarium organizes workshop

Sri Lanka Planetarium organized special programme of activities including night sky observation and astronomy workshops at the Planetarium in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel.

Army reconstructs Pigeon Island bridge in 5 days

The temporary bridge connecting Matara town and Pigeon Island was declared open to the public yesterday by Chief of Defense Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva.

The Wedding planner 2022

“The Wedding planner 2022” exhibition was launched today (10) at the BMICH. The exhibition will held until Sunday (13). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Ranjan turns 59…

The supporters and fans of imprisoned actor- turned politician and parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake are seen celebrating Ranjan’s 59th birthday in absentia. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Worst economic crisis

A group of social media activists staged a protest at the Liberty Roundabout last evening calling the rulers to resolve the current economic crisis, which the country is facing . They accused the rulers of mismanaging the nation. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Executive Officers demand justice...

The Joint Committee of Government Executive Officers carried out a protest march from the Fort Railway Station towards the Presidential Secretariat demanding the elimination of salary and promotion anomalies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Break the Bias Today...

Coca-Cola Sri Lanka Private Limited, together with Women in Management (WIM), recently organised a special event ’Break the Bias Today, for a Sustainable Tomorrow’ that recognized the important role played by the women in the waste management sector of Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Demanding solution to fuel crisis...

Professionals’ Three-Wheeler Association staged a protest in Maharagama demanding immediate solution to the fuel and electricity crisis. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Water level of reservoirs dwindling…

The water level in Maussakele and Castlereagh reservoirs has further dwindled by this morning. The ruins of buildings in the old Maskeliya town that had gone under Maussakele reservoir had emerged creating nostalgic memories of the old town.

Give us UGC-approved nurse’s degree

The All Ceylon Nurses’ Union held a protest march from Colombo General Hospitals to the University Grant Commission (UGC) today, demanding that the government grant them a genuine health degree approved by the UGC. Several union members handed over a petition to the UGC. Later, they continued their protest march towards the Health Ministry. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

First SLASSCOM Chairperson honoured at International Women’s Day

Sandra de Zoysa, the first female Chairperson of SLASSCOM and Group Chief Customer Service Officer of Dialog Axiata PLC, was the recipient of the National Vanitha Abhimana Award 2022 for the Corporate and Professional Sector and Information Technology. The event was held last evening to coincide with the International Women’s Day.