A Buddhist program titled ’’Saara Daham Bima’’ on the theme Buddhism as a Universal Solution to the World, organized by the South-South Research Initiative was held at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya recently under the guidance of Chief Incu

International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev, his spouse and the former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Roy Jones Jr visited the country to support the development of boxing in Sri Lanka. They were warmly welcomed at the Mount Lavi

The victorious team of athletes who won medals at the 25th Asian Athletics Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

A special ceremony was held at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning for the marking of the arrival of the 100,000th Russian tourist.

Sri Lanka finished in the fourth place on the medal table of Asian Athletics Championships with three Gold medals, two Silver medals, and three Bronze medals.

A Colombo-bound private bus from Badulla veered off the road and toppled at Demodara in Ella on the Badulla-Colombo road.

The Wedding Show, which covers all areas of the bridal industry providing a comprehensive variety of bridal suppliers from Sri Lanka was launched yesterday at the BMICH. This exhibition will be held until Sunday (16). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

South Indian superstar Rajinikanth arrived in Sri Lanka on SriLankan Airlines flight UL-122 from Chennai, India today for a transit. He was warmly welcomed at the VIP terminal.

Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd China and the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) have signed an agreement on July 14, 2023 to operate and set up fuel stations for distribution in Sri Lanka. Sinopec has invested $100 million in the project, which i

Citizens of the People’s Struggle today staged a protest outside the Ministry of Health demanding the resignation of all officials including the Health Minister. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who are currently in Australia for a tourism promotion event, met Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunatilleke in Sydney.

A media briefing was held today to introduce the Mrs. India Inc. 2023 Beauty Pageant. This pageant will be held in Sri Lanka for the first time on an international stage. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The second stage of the Deegawapiya Stupa restoration project was launched by placing a symbolic Stupa brick by Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne at the Deegawapiya premises.

To take a UFO case seriously, scientists want multi-sensory data: eyewitnesses, radar, heat data from thermal imaging, video, photos and more recorded from multiple angles on different kinds of hardware. (Daily Mail)

The newly constructed Velankanni Church in Uchchamuni, an island in Kalpitiya, is to be declared open on July 22, 2023. Some of the inhabitants in the island are preparing the premises for the opening by engaging in cleaning activities. Pix by Prade

A protest organised by the United Trade Union Alliance was held in front of the Labour Ministry at Narahenpita against the government’s decision to involve the EPF in the debt restructuring process. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Members of the National Organization Against Destroying Samurdhi staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station, demanding the government to stop introducing the Aswesuma welfare programme. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The port employees yesterday staged a protest near the Khan Clock Tower in Pettah against the alleged move by the authorities to meddle with the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) through the recently approved Domesti

Port employees staged a protest today outside the Colombo Port against the moves, they claim, are to loot the EPF and ETF. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Socialist Youth Association (SYU) held a protest today at the Polduwa junction, demanding the government abolish all repressive laws and not lay its hands on the people’s EPF and ETF. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A religious ceremony was held to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Mulawanshika Chapter of the Amarapura Sect, with floral tributes to the founder Most Venerable Bodhisathwa Guna Vibushitha Maha Dhamma Rajadhi Ragaguru Sri Gnanawi

The Pakistan National Team led by Babar Azam arrived in Sri Lanka this morning to take part in the two-match test series which will begin on July 16th, 2023, at the GICS, Galle. The second test match will commence at the SSC, Colombo, on July 24th. T

The eighth edition of Sri Lanka’s premier exhibition in the construction, interior products, power and energy-related sectors, the Construction Power and Energy Expo, kicked off at the BMICH. The event that will come to a close on July 9 showcases

Long serving Sergeants and Sergeant Majors of the Department of Excise were felicitated at a special ceremony held at the departmental headquarters in Rajagiriya today, which was graced by the State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. Pix by

The Joint Health Services Union staged a protest today outside Colombo National Hospital over several demands including an allowance of Rs. 20,000. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Wild animals in the Yala National Park were seen roaming in search of food and water due to the dry weather conditions. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Americans turned out in full force to mark 247 years of the Declaration of Independence on Tuesday - with millions braving intense heat and rain to celebrate.

One of Britain’s biggest windmills which boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms is on the market for £650,000, a figure cheaper than the average house price in London.

The Esala festival in Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala ended after the water cutting ceremony last morning at Jeewamali ferry in Menikganga. The Kapurala performing the rite was brought to the venue of the ceremony in a palanquin. The first pot of water

The final procession of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya was paraded through the streets, last night, Esala Full Moon Poya Day. The annual Kataragama Esala Perahera festival started on June 19. The Perahera festival will end today (4) with the wat