Do not sell SPSTL’’

Employees of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (SPSTL) protested in front of the CPSTL over several demands, including the government’s move to sell the institute, claiming that the corporation was incurring a huge loss. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

’’Let us fish’’...

The fishing communities of Mannar and Kalpitiya today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railways Station demanding the subject Minister to allow safe fishing activities for the country and to secure their employment. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Queues at fuel stations

Vehicles were seen queueing up at fuel stations at Slave Island this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukahana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Nisal Baduge

Jasmine-tree planting programme

A jasmine-tree planting programme was initiated in Elayapaththuwa, Anuradhapura under the auspices of Ven. Walpola Gothama thera. The main objective of this project is to offer jasmine flowers to the Ruwanveli Maya Saya and the Jayasri Maha Bodhi. The trees were planted with the assistance of pilgrims and devotees. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Stop onslaught on Ukraine....

A group of Ukrainians staged a protest opposite the Russian Embassy in Colombo, condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine which has plunged Europe into a turmoil. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Demanding Rs.10,000

The Education Co-operative Trade Union Federation (EDCS) staged a protest march demanding the officials pay their Rs. 10,000 salary increment. Pix by Kushana Pathiraja

Colombo Fashion Week - 2022

The second day of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) 2021 was held at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

CR & FC beat Army SC

CR & FC beat Army SC 32-23 in their Inter-Club Rugby League match at Havelock Park. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Stamp & coins exhibition

A stamp, coins and currency notes exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched at the Public Library Colombo on Friday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

’’Stop Putin’’ - Ukrainians in SL protest

The Ukrainian community in Sri Lanka launched a protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Colombo today against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has plunged Europe into a turmoil. Pix by Nisal Baduge

DP Education unveils free online Coding School, IELTS mock-up testing

Firstever, free online software engineering course introduced by a joint initiative by the Moratuwa University, DP Education and Sri Lanka Computer Society. The Course ideal for GCE O/L and A/L students and any IT enthusiast.

Work and Trade Exhibition

The Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) today launched the Sri Lanka’s leading and most prestigious exhibition in the ’Built Environment’ from the 24 – 27 February 2022 at the BMICH. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

IUSF in protest...

The Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) staged a protest opposite the Isurupaya Battaramulla today over several demands. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

TNA MPs protest at Presidential Secretariat

Several Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarians staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat this morning, demanding the government to stop land grabbing under the guise of wildlife conservation and Mahaweli Development. The President’s media division claimed that TNA MPs were scheduled to hand over a petition to the President. There was no prior intimation that they were to meet the President.

Ensure our employment…

A group of School Health Assistants staged a protest outside the Education Ministry urging the authorities to ensure their employments. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Discussion on conducting polls

Several political party representatives met the Chairman of Elections Commission today in view to discuss about conducting elections and the related legal provisions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

No diesel

Queues were seen at some fuel stations in Colombo due to lack of diesel or limited stock of fuel at stations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Stop illegal fishing...

Several organizations representing the fishing community island-wide staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station today urging the authorities to take pertinent steps in order to put an end to illegal fishing practices carried out by Indian fishermen. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Medicinal drugs manufacturing zone to come up in Oyamaduwa

State Minister of Production, Supply, and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals, Channa Jayasumana yesterday signed agreements with three companies for the construction of ’Suwa Siri Pura’ medicinal drug manufacturing zone in the Oyamaduwa area of Anuradhapura.

Refurbished trains on track...

The railway carriages imported from India were added to the existing trains recently. One of them with Indian assembled carriages is seen leaving the Fort Railway Station. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Navy Chief in Pakistan

Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, called on the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters yesterday.

Removing burnt X-Press Pearl ship’s hull begins

Several ships have arrived here to remove and haul the burnt hull of the ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl to the deep seas. The vessel caught fire within Sri Lankan waters and caused one of the worst maritime environmental disasters this country had ever seen. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Bring back Bhanuka!

A group of fans of Sri Lankan batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa today staged a protest outside the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) demanding to include Bhanuka to the Indian T20I tour. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Googly-eyed crabs at sunrise...

Several sand crabs were seen running on the Kapungoda beach this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

More newborns at Dehiwala zoo

A baby Arabian oryx calf and a baby Nilgai were born recently at the Dehiwala National Zoo. The oryx calf was born three weeks before and the baby Nilgai was bron on Valentine’s Day. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Cleaning up debris….

Officials from the Marine Environment Authority were seen cleaning up debris collected from ship X press Pearl’s debris last year in Kepungoda Beach. The officials have been cleaning debris since May 21, 2021. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Development Officers’ Service Union in protest….

Development Officers’ Service Union staged a protest in Colombo today urging the authorities to absorb development officers in the Southern District to teachers’ service. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Waiting to fill tanks

Long queues can be seen outside fuel stations as motorists wait to top up their tanks at stations. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

’Wedding Week 2022’

The fashion show which was featured at the wedding Week 2022 was held at the Galle Face Hotel last Saturday.’Wedding Week 2022’ was organised by the Brides of Sri Lanka magazine together with the Galle Face Hotel.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

CH & FC beat Navy SC

CH & FC recorded a 28-22 win over Navy SC in the Sri Lanka Rugby League tournament 2022 at the Navy Grounds in Welisara. The match saw two of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s sons facing each other, with Yositha Rajapaksa representing Navy and Rohitha Rajapaksa featuring for CH & FC. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana