Railway employees launch strike

The employees of Railway unions launched trade union action outside the Railway Department this afternoon over several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

New BOI Chairman takes over

New Chairman of The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Raja Edirisuriya assumed duties today at the BOI Office. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe .

Train, tipper collision

The train services on the main line have been delayed due to a train colliding with a tipper vehicle at Meerigama this morning.

Abolish Yugadanavi agreement...

Workers of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today staged a protest calling the authorities to abolish the agreement signed with a US Company to run the Yugadanavi power Plant in Kerawalapitiya. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Getting into high spirits with toddy

Minister of Industries Wimal Wrerawansa enjoy a trot of Kithul toddy after opening the new factory of Agri Deshiya (Pvt.) Ltd in Kuruvita which had come up with canned toddy for the local and global market.

Colombo Stars beats Kandy Warriors...

All-rounder Seekkuge Prasanna hit three sixes off the last over for the Colombo Stars to beat the Kandy Warriors in their Lanka Premier League (LPL) match at the R. Premadasa Stadium today. Chasing 147 to win, the Colombo Stars reached the target with two balls remaining. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Kotte gets a health centre...

Under the guidance of Attorney-at-Law, Colombo District Parliamentarian and Municipal Council of Kotte Madura Vithanage and the Health Ministry jointly opened a Health Wellness Centre at Obeysekarapura yesterday. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

One stop shop for Sea food

Do Taprobane Sea Foods Ltd of which two former Sri Lankan cricketers Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, as the directors of business venture, opened its ’One Stop Shop’ for Sea food requirement at Madampe on Sunday December 12, 2021.

Do not discriminate!

The Sri Lanka Foreign Graduades Union (SLFGU) today staged a protest in front of the Public Services Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry demanding to include in the plan hiconducted by the government to recruit 6,000 graduates for state employment. They claimed in they have equal rights and do not discriminate against them. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Colombo Stars beat Galle Gladiators

Colombo Stars beat Galle Gladiators by 41 runs to record their second win in the Lanka Premier League tournament. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Booster against COVID

The booster dose against COVID-19 virus was administered at the Wiharamahadeve park, Colombo today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Testing for Omicron

The COVID Omicron virus strain test was conducted today at Walukarama Road, Kollupitiya under the supervision of the Colombo Municipal Council Public Health Examiner for the first time in the country. Pix by Kithsiti De Mel

Preparing for Christmas

As the Christmas is drawing nearer, people are seen busy purchasing decorative items in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Jaffna Kings secure fourth win

Jaffna Kings prevailed with a comfortable seven wicket win against Kandy Warriors to secure their fourth win of the tournament in a rain shortened match of the Lanka Premier League cricket tournament played at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.

Naval craft on display...

Ships and naval craft of the Sri Lanka Navy are seen laying at anchor in the shores off the Galle Face Green, Colombo yesterday on display in line with Navy’s 71st Anniversary. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Stop selling national assets

The Joint CEB Trade Union today staged a protest march over several demands, that includes to stop selling national assets. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Demanding probe on claims made by Prasanna Ranatunga

Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha, the Media Director of the Archdiocese of Colombo arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seeking a detailed inquiry into a statement made by Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga who has claimed that former President Maithripala Sirisena is responsible for the Easter attacks that took place in 2019. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Protest at IDH

Workers at IDH Hospital held a protest demonstration today over a number of demands, including releasing health worker rights activist Ven. Tanpitiye Sugathananda Thera, who is currently imprisoned, and payment of a special allowance. The protest was held opposite the IDH Hospital. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Health workers protest at IDH...

Health Services Trade Union Alliance (HSTUA) staged a protest at the IDH Hospital over several demands including the release of United Health Workers’ Union General Secretary Ven. Tampitiye Sugathananda Thera, who is behind bars.Pix by Pradeep Dilruksana

Booster dose

Administering the booster dose (Pfizer) for individuals above 30 years of age kicked off today at vaccination centres in Campbell Park and in the Grandpass areas in the Colombo district. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Booster shots for over 30s

Covid booster shots administered for people over the age of 30 at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

SJB MPs visit Litro Gas company

A group of SJB MPs including Mujibur Rahuman, Hector Appuhamy and J C Alawathuwala yesterday visited the Litro Gas Company to inquire about present situation in terms of gas cylinder distribution in the country. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Italian, UK defence attaches call on Air Force Chief

The Defence Attaché of Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, India and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Fabrizio Falzi called on Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters.

LPL: High scoring encounter....

Action at the high scoring Lanka Premier League encounter between Dambulla Giants and Colombo Stars, which Dambulla Giants emerged victors by 18 runs. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Preparing to welcome 2022

As the New Year draws closer, people are seen shopping in Colombo city. Pictures show vendors have put up stalls in Pettah and the shoppers are gathered to make their purchases for the New Year. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Demanding protection for foreign workers

The United Bhumiputra Front (UBF) today handed over a letter to the Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka containing several demands, including protection of foreign workers in Pakistan following the recent murder of a Sri Lankan in Pakistan. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Christmas drawing nearer...

As the Christmas is just around the corner, people are seen busy purchasing Christmas trees and other decorative items in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Priyantha Kumara bids adieu...

The funeral of Priyantha Kumara who was brutally killed by a mob in Sialkot, Pakistan recently, was held this evening at his residence in Ganemulla amidst religious observances and with the presence of his kith and kin and several others. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Thilakaratne Dissanayake

Increase our pension...

The Trade Union Coordination Centre today staged a protest in Colombo calling for the authorities to increase pensions. A section of the protesters are pictured here with placards. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Letter handed over to Michelle Bachelet

The People’s Responsibility Centre today handed over a letter to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet through the Sri Lankan representative claiming that that UN Human Rights Commission is keeping blind eye on the brutal killing of Priyantha Kumara in Pakistan. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi