President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed duties as the new Defence Minister today (22) at the at the Defence Headquarters.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at Parliament a short while ago to deliver the government’s Policy Statement during the ceremonial sitting of the first session of the 10th Parliament. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Embassy of Switzerland, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka and International Labour Organisation (ILO), hosted the hand-over ceremony of the Safe Labour Migration Programme (SLMP) at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. This event marked the fo

A minor flood situation was reported on the Gampaha-Ganemulla road and the Gampaha-Ja Ela road following heavy rainfall in the area. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Children enjoying themselves at the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo on Universal Children’s Day which falls today (November 20). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The ceremonial opening of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament is scheduled for tomorrow (21). A rehearsal for the event was held today (20) at the Parliament premises.

Dr. Nalin de Jayatissa, assumed duties as the Minister of Health at the Ministry of Health this afternoon. (19).

Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today at a simple ceremony.

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) held a media briefing on the International Election Observation Mission for the 2024 Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections. During this briefing, ANFREL presented its interim report and overview of their obse

10th Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka will Convene for the first time on November 21.

Despite a historic election victory for the National Power Party (NPP), sweeping all electoral provinces of the country, life in Colombo appeared unchanged. Residents continued their daily routines even after the announcement of this significant resu

Today Il Full Moon Poya Day marks the Katina Cheevara offering to Buddhist monks who observed ’’Vas’’ during the rainy season. Devotees are seen observing religious rituals at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Vidya Shanthi Maha Pirivena, P

People were seen watching the election results on a digital screen placed in front of the counting center at Royal College. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Ballot boxes were seen being brought to the respective polling stations in Gampaha amid rain.​ Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Ballot boxes were brought to D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo 07, for the general election. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Political leaders from National People’s Power (NPP), Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) arrived at respective polling stations yesterday to cast their votes

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake cast his vote this morning at the Saikoji Preschool polling centre at the Abeysingharama Temple in Panchikawatta for the 2024 General Election.

Voters waiting at polling stations in various parts of the Colombo and Gampaha districts since this morning to cast their votes. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Kushan Pathiraja

Due to the increase in mosquito breeding places following the recent inclement weather, the Modara Municipal Council carried out fumigation to control dengue mosquito breeding. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Alumni Association of the Bachelor of Labour Education (BLE) held its Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2024, at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute, where the President and Executive Committee for the 2024/25 ter

Ballot boxes for tomorrow’s parliamentary election being transported to polling stations from D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Former Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa attended the final rally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was at the final New Democratic Front rally in Colombo today, where he referred to the NPP’s slogan ’Prepare to sweep the dirt,’ which he read from today’s Daily Mirror. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana