Professionals discussion draft Constitution

A professional discussion was held on the draft Constitution at the Foundation Institute. President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, President’s Counsel and Constitutional Lawyer Manohara R. De Silva, President’s Counsel Sanjeeva Jayawardena, President’s Counsel Samantha Ratwatte and President’s Counsel Navin Marapana participated in the discussion. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Container with contraband seized...

Sri Lanka Customs intercepted a container that was falsely declared as containing chickpeas but was found to be filled with Orid seed (Undu). The Customs detection has resulted in a significant saving of Rs 5.1 million. The container had been imported from India by a private company based in Colombo 10. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

GMOA protest against health authorities

The Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today staged a protest claiming that the health authorities have turned a blind eye to the issues that the Sri Lankan Health sector is grappling with. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Champs return...

The Sri Lanka athletics team, which won four medals at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, posed for a group photo upon their arrival in the country during the early hours of this morning.

Enjoying a spectacular view from atop

Foreign Affairs Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, and the Malaysian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Badli Hisham Adam, visited the Lotus Tower today.

High-level Aussie delegation seeks blessings

A senior delegation comprising Australian Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts, Australian High Commissioner Paul Stephens, First Assistant Gary Cowan Secretary, Australian Deputy High Commissioner Lalita Kapur visited the Gangaramaya Temple today (10) to seek blessings from Deputy Incumbent of the Gangarama Temple Venerable Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Samantha Perera

Final respects to Jackson...

The body of late actor Jackson Anthony at the ‘Jayaratne Respect Home’ Funeral Parlor in Colombo for the public to pay their last respects. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A disaster in the offing?

The Bambalapitiya bridge on Marine Drive poses a great threat to pedestrians as it is on the verge of collapse after being in a dilapidated state for months. Vehicular traffic has slowed to a snail’s pace as motorists fear to travel under the bridge fearing a possible collapse. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered for the flyover to be removed and plans are in place to erect a temporary access way. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

International Year of Millets

The first-day cover and stamp were issued to mark the International Year of Millets 2023. The launching ceremony was held at the Head Office of the Department of Post. The event was held under the patronage of Mass Media State Minister Shantha Bandara.

Against abolishing free education, free healthcare

The Students’ Union of the Medical Faculty of the Colombo University staged a protest at the Lipton Circus today (9) against the government’s move to abolish free education and free healthcare. The police intercepted and obstructed the protesting students who were carrying a coffin to symbolize the death of free education. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Century for Station Masters’ Union

The Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union (SLSMU) recently commemorated its 100th anniversary of dedicated service and solidarity. Originally established in 1923 as the Ceylon Railway Station Masters’ Union, it later evolved into the Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union. This milestone marks a century of commitment and collaboration within the Union.

Hands off the judiciary....

A group of lawyers today staged a protest march from Colombo Fort, demanding the government not to intervene in court procedures and to protect the integrity of justice and the judicial system while granting justice to former Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Senior citizens demand more...

Senior citizens who receive their pensions stated a protest march in Colombo demanding the responsible authorities to provide the Agrahara facility for all, provide medicines at concessionary prices and to grant a 20 percent interest rate on their senior citizens’ fixed deposits. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Children's Day celebrated...

A children’s Day event organsed by the Nugegoda Branch of the Peoples Bank was held in its premises recently where a large number of children and customers participated. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Devastation...

Deadly scenes have been emerging from Israel and the Gaza Strip over the weekend after Hamas launched a surprising attack on Israel as part of an invasion after 50 years. Israel has retaliated by bombing the Gaza Strip in Palestine leaving hundreds of civilians dead. Below images show the fear of the Palestinians in the midst of the Israeli attacks in Gaza while some pictures show the aftermath of the attack by Hamas.

78th birthday celebration of Vijaya Kumaratunga

The 78th birthday celebration of Vijaya Kumaratunga, founder of the Sri Lanka People’s Party, took place today at the Mahaweli Center in Colombo. The event was attended by party members and artists. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Medical Camp at Musaeus College

The Medical Camp organized for the third time by the past pupils’ association of Musaeus College, Colombo 7 was held today at the college premises. Several medical tests were conducted and a team of about 60 doctors including specialists participated. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

One-stop destination for wedding services

The Bride and Groom Wedding Fair 2023 kicked off on Friday at the BMICH in Colombo. Running until Sunday, this extraordinary event promises to be a haven for soon-to-be-weds, offering a wide array of wedding services and beautification workshops. From 10 am to 8 pm, attendees can explore a multitude of booths and exhibits featuring everything needed to plan a perfect wedding.

CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2023

CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards organized by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka was held at the Taj Samudra, Colombo today (06) for the ninth consecutive year under the distinguished patronage of International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) President Asmâa Resmouki.

Exhibition of stamps, coins...

An exhibition of vintage stamps organized by Stamps.lk was launched today (06) at the Public Library in Colombo. Several rare stamps including Sri Lanka’s first stamp and other vintage coins are also exhibited and sold at this exhibition, which will be held till Sunday (08). Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Little painters felicitated…

The State Children’s Art Festival, an occasion where little painters throughout the island are given due accolade for their creative works was held at the National Youth Services Council, Maharagama under the aegis of Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

MR visits Mayurapathy Kovil

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Mayurapathy Sri Bathrakali Amman Kovil Colombo 6 today for religious observances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Tree falls on moving bus

At least five persons were killed and four others injured after a tree collapsed on a bus travelling from Colombo to Mathugama this morning.

Withdraw anti-terrorism bill…

A group of lawyers staged a protest in Colombo today urging the authorities to withdraw the anti-terrorism bill and uphold democracy. Pix by Samantha Perera

Stranded...

Many commuters who rely on trains as their primary mode of transport found themselves stranded at railway stations in Colombo’s capital and the suburbs due to an abrupt strike initiated by the Railway Guards’ Union (RGU) last evening. Pix by Lahiru Harshana

In line with 74th anniversary of Sri Lanka Army

A ceremony to obtain blessings on the Sri Lanka Army and its regimental flags was held to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army under the patronage of Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

World Post Day

The Postal Department held a stamp exhibition to mark World Post Day, which was set for today. The exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Mass Media, the Department of Posts and the Philatelic Bureau. The exhibition will continue till next Monday (9) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Tharushi bags gold medal

Sri Lanka’s Tharushi Dissanayake won gold in the Women’s 800m at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, clocking a time of 2 minutes 03.20 seconds, beating out defending champion Chunyu Wang.

Marking 5,000th day of Ekneligoda’s disappearance

A media conference was held at cartoonist, journalist and human rights defender Prageeth Ekneligoda’s residence to mark the 5,000th day since his disappearance. The conference was chaired by Ekneligoda’s wife Sandya Ekneligoda. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Danushka Gunathilaka returns

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka who was found not guilty by a Sydney Court on a sexual assault case in Australia, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. He said that he will soon engage in the necessary training to play cricket in Sri Lanka again. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila