Jaffna Kings into LPL final

The Jaffna Kings beat the Dambulla Giants to qualify for the final of the Lanka Premier League on Tuesday. Batting first the Kings scored a mammoth 210, which the Giants fell 23 runs short of. They will play the Galle Gladiators in tomorrow’s final. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Saving cattle...

Nearly 34 cattle who were to be sent to slaughter houses were released and handed over to several dairy farmers in the north and east. The ceremony was held at the YMBA in Dehiwala. Members of the YMBA and some citizens provided assistance to get the animals released. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Waiting to fill tanks

Even though the fuel prices have have gone up from last night, people are seen with their vehicles at filling stations waiting to fill their tanks. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

Christmas drawing nearer...

As the Christmas is just around the corner, people are seen busy purchasing  decorative items and cribs in Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Doctors on strike...

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) launched an island-wide strike today (21) over seven demands. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Christmas, just four days away...

As Christmas is just around the corner, Christians seem excited to witness the nativity of Jesus Christ by preparing themselves spiritually. The Christmas crib which exhibits the Nativity Scene, is a crucial element in Christmas. Against this backdrop, enthusiastic celebrants are seen buying Christmas cribs in Wattala area. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

’’A promise of recovery to a shattered nation’’

The National Representative Conference of the National People’s Power (NPP) was held today at the Monarch Imperial Conference Hall in Sri Jayewardenepura under the theme ’’A promise of recovery to a shattered nation’’. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Educating business community about COVID

An awareness program was held by the Gothatuwa police division to educate the business community on curtailing COVID spread in the area. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

National Art Festival-2021

The National Art Festival-2021 organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs was held in the Colombo District Secretariat recently. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Dambulla Giants beat Colombo Stars

The Dambulla Giants yesterday beat the Colombo Stars by six wickets to progress to Qualifier 2 in the Lanka Premier League. Batting first the Stars scored 145 for 6 in 20 overs which the Giants chased down with seven balls to spare.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

World’s first twins’ Christmas carol

A Christmas carol service which is the first of its kind in the world, where more than 50 pairs of twins participated in the service, was held at the St. Anthony’s Church in Mahara Kadawatha yesterday. The organizers were seeking an entry into the Guinness Book of World Records for the event. The songs were also written by the twins. The concert was organized by the Sri Lanka Twin Organization.

Covid booster at Rifle Green grounds

Sri Lanka Air Force commenced administering Covid booster shots for the general public and security force members from today at the at Rifle Green grounds in Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

MP attends ordination ceremony

A ceremony to ordain children as juvenile monks held at the Udahamulla Panjodayarama Temple yesterday with the participation of MP Madura Withanage. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi.

Christmas decorations

Several places in the Colombo city were seen adorned with lights and decorations ahead of the Christmas. Pix by Nisal Baduge

VW Pageant 2021

The Beetle Pageant 2021 organised by the Volkswagen Beetle Owners’ Club was held on Sunday (19) in Colombo. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Christmas tree

People are seen buying decorations and Christmas trees from temporarily stalls set up on the roadside in Havelock town, Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Navy Commander inaugurates Puttalam Jetty built by the Navy

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna inaugurated the new Puttalam Jetty built by the Navy. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Colombo Shopping Festival kicks off

The Colombo Shopping Festival kicked off yesterday at the BMICH. The festival is a popular platform where seasonal shopping is done by many local and foreign customers, with an array of products are on display at special discounted prices at this premium trade fair which is held every year targeting the seasonal holidays. The shopping festival will continue till December 22. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Navy initiates 100,000 Mangroves campaign

In line with the 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a campaign to plant 100,000 mangroves was launched today in the Puttalam area under the patronage of the Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Seeking blessings on Unduvap Poya Day...

Devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple and Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Unduvap Poya Day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Kithsiri de Mel

Against gas explosions...

The Women for Rights organisation today staged a protest in front of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) calling for the authorities to resolve the issues related to gas explosions.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Kings beat Stars in LPL

The Jaffna Kings beat the Colombo Stars by a massive 102-run margin at the R. Premadasa Stadium today. Batting first the Kings scored 194, thanks to 92 from Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and in reply the Stars were bowled out for 92. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Mosquito fogging in Colombo

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has taken steps to start fogging the vulnerable areas in the Colombo municipality as a precautionary measure to control the mosquitoes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Veggies... luxury and beyond reach...

Prices of vegetable displayed at Pettah seem very high these days. Though lorry loads of vegetable continue to reach the market, prices they fetch are extremely higher. Pix by Nisal Baduge

NP Governor meets Chinese envoy

A meeting between the Northern Province (NP) Governor Jeevan Thiyagaraja and the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Han Hon, held at the Governor’s Office of the Northern Province.

Don’t delay our Rs. 10,000 allowance further...

The Education Co-operative Trade Union Confederation today staged a Satyagraha campaign in Kollupitiya today demanding payment of their allowance of Rs. 10,000 without further delay. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

A visit to Batik Craft Training Centre

Colombo District Parliamentarian Madura Vithanage paid a visit to the Obeysekarapura Dental Surgery and Batik Craft Training Centre yesterday. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Commuters inconvenienced...

Thousands of commuters were left stranded due to a sudden strike action launched by the trade unions yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Queen of Asia on display...

The world’s largest single natural corundum (blue sapphire) which is named ’Queen of Asia’ was displayed at the owner’s residence in Horana. The owner, Chamila Suranga Pannilaarachchi, told the media that several local businessmen have offered US$100 million for this corundum. He claimed that one of his French gem scientists valued the corundum at more than US$200 billion. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Seized heroin brought to Colombo Port

The Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau has docked the vessel containing 250 kilos of heroin at the Colombo Port, which was seized in international waters off Sri Lanka last week.