President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya today and called on the Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter Most Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera and the Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gna

Civic associations and trade unions staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station today against unfair taxation. Pix by Nisal Baduge

“AIDEX 2023” Sports Festival for Jaipur limb users organized by the Board of Management of The Colombo Friend-in-need Society and the Organising Committee of Aidex 2023, was held at Rifle Green Grounds of Air Force Headquarters, Colombo. Pix by N

The ’’MOPEXPO’’ International Auto Parts Exhibition, where auto parts, tyres, batteries and garage equipment are available wholesale and retail, began yesterday at the BMICH in Colombo and will continue till August 27. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The United Teachers Service Union organized a demonstration in front of Homagama President’s College today, advocating for an immediate resolution to the reduction in transport allowances for O/L answer sheet examiners. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The ’’Complast’’ rubber and plastic trade exhibition was inaugurated today at the BMICH in Colombo under the patronage of Minister of Plantation and Industries Ramesh Pathirana. PIx by Kithsiri De Mel

The 48th Annual Deva Pooja Festival took place recently at Ragama Maha Devala, with Buddhist religious observances emphasizing the well-being of the President, country, and devotees. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Colombo Port City is a special economic zone and international financial center located in Colombo. It is a brand new city development built as an extension of the central commercial and business district of Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

People were seen waiting at the National Hospital in Colombo to get their medicines due to the 24-hour token strike launched by the Professionals of Supplementary Medical Service. The token strike was launched at 8 a.m. today in hospitals islandwide.

The Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Center (SLECC) attracted a large crowd soon after the launch of the Colombo International Shoe Fair 2023 last Friday (18). The exhibition will continue till the end of this month (31), from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pix

A stock of fake goods that were illegally imported into the country with a value of more than Rs. 88 million was destroyed at the Clean Teach institution in Mabola, Wattala under the supervision of Customs officers. The stock including oil filters, a

An exhibition was held at the Public Library today on the history and arrival of the Malaiyaga Tamils (Up-country). Many Malaiyaha Tamils undertook a pilgrimage from Thalaimannar to Matale, retracing the difficult journey their ancestors had taken wh

A mother of two children of Srimath Sri Narendra Modi Gama in Thissamaharama coming with a can to get water after a private company volunteered to distribute it. Over 50,000 families in eight out of nine provinces in Sri Lanka have been affected by t

Representatives from various organizations submitted a petition to the Ministry of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs, urging authorities to revise the newly implemented procedure for registering Buddhist Temples with Divisional Secretaries. These g

The Sri Lanka Print Exhibition and Trade Fair organized by the Sri Lanka Printers Association is scheduled to be held from 26 to 28 October 2023 at the BMICH, Colombo. The Sri Lanka Print Show is an annual event that showcases the skills and experien

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Yala National Park yesterday, where water was released into artificial ponds intended for park animals. The tour was attended by US Ambassador Julie Chung and Tourism Minister Harin Fernando. Following the park

The novel ’Karadu Eththu’ written by Jagath Wellawatta, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Italy, was popularized at the Triciano Cinema in Rome, Italy.

Colombo International Shoe Fair 2023 kicked off at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Center (SLECC) today. The exhibition will be held from August 18 to 31 from 10 am to 10 pm. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Western Orchestra of Ananda College, Colombo presented ‘DOLCE 2023’ -- An evening of classical and contemporary orchestral music at Colombo Lionel Wendt theatre under the patronage of distinguished old Anandian, Central Bank governor Dr . Nnd

The two factories which caught fire last night with the debris and chemical substances scattered around the area. Pix Nisal Baduge

Global Antonians on a request by the school authorities of Drayton Tamil Vidyalayam, Kotagala to support them with sports equipment, decided to oblige with the request.

Massive fires have broken out at two factories in the Homagama industrial area this evening.

Dr. Ajith Mendis assumed office as the new Chairman of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) today. He was the former Director General of Health Services and is also an experienced administrator in the field of health. Director General of Health

The ’Jathika Maha Kala Mangallaya’, a cultural event organized by the All Ceylon United Cultural Foundation, was held yesterday at the Public Library Auditorium under the patronage of its President, Dr. Kushan Jayaminda Silva. Pix by Pradeep Path

The Gothatuwa Police Station organized an awareness-raising campaign on drugs and narcotics, specifically targeting individuals from rural areas who come to work in Colombo. The campaign aimed at educating and informing these individuals about the da

People of the Arambekema village in Thanamalvila staged a protest today on the Hambegamuwa road against the charcoal manufacturing factories adjoining their village.

Sri Lanka Customs today seized a stock of Hashish worth over Rs.10 million at the Central Mail Exchange (CME), which had been sent as dog food inside a parcel sent from Canada.

The CWE United Trade Union Alliance staged a protest outside the Sathosa head office over several demands including over not collecting Rs. 270 million from Lanka Sathosa and an appointment of a new chairman for Sathosa. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Hundreds of travellers have descended on the New Forest for the UK’s biggest horse drive event. Riders gathered in Totton, near Southampton, Hants, on Sunday before setting off for Balmer Lawn in Brockenhurst, some eight miles away. Along the route

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha presented certificates to individuals trained at the Roots Hair and Beauty Salon and Academy. This institution is endorsed by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission. The certificate ceremony took place