Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested today by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after he was produced in the Fort Magistrate. He arrived at the CID last morning to provide a statement regarding a BMW allegedly owned by him, which was

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser, MP Namal Rajapaksa, held an election meeting in Kotte yesterday regarding the upcoming general election.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Buddhist monks walking with lanterns in hand as they make their way to the main hall for the Dhamma sermon during the Annual Vas ceremony held recently at the International Institute of Theravada (IIT) in Karuwalagaswewa, Anamaduwa. Pix by Nisal Badu

The All Animal and Transhumance Organization held a protest at the Technical Junction, urging the government to protect elephants’ right to life and freedom, as they are dying prematurely due to train accidents and human activities. Pix by Kithsiri

Larger groups of tourists are visiting the sacred Golden Temple in Dambulla these days. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Students who have completed their general and advanced levels now have the opportunity to pursue higher education in various fields at top international universities. This opportunity is available at the ’’Education Fair’’ being held at the B

The colouring ceremony of the newly constructed seven-story building and the 105-foot-tall Bhadrasana Buddha statue was held today at the Weluwanaramaya International Buddhist Center in Ragama. The ceremony took place under the patronage of the Chief

Devotees at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya are seen participating in religious observances on Vap Full Moon Poya Day, which falls today. A child is seen offering a flower to a foreign visitor at the temple. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The 45th National Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) was held at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Former presidents of the institute attended the event and shared their experiences

The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a sick fisherman, who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler on the high seas south-west of Sri Lanka, about 881 nautical miles (1,631km) off Dondra.

The Meenagaya intercity express train derailed between Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations this morning, causing delays to train services. Photo by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Most of the areas in Gampaha District are under water due to the heavy rains during the past few days. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Techno 2024 exhibition opens at BMICH, offering insights from technology experts. Runs from today until Sunday night, October 13. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.

Nomination papers were handed over by recognised political parties and independent groups at their respective dsitrict offices to contest the 2024 General Elections. Representatives of the political parties handed over their nomination papers at the

Students of Colombo International School (CIS) held a walk this morning in memory of their late school mates, including the female student who tragically fell from the Lotus Tower recently. The silent walk began at Independence Square and ended at th

The US government has officially handed over a Beechcraft King Air 360ER, valued at $19 million, to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) for maritime surveillance and search-and-rescue operations. The SLAF inducted the aircraft during a ceremony attended b

The West Indies cricket team arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning for a match tour in Sri Lanka.

Actors and acressess in action between Ella and Demodara stations as filming takes place on the Nine Arches Bridge. Train services between Colombo Fort and Badulla were limited to the Ella station from today till October 15 due to an Indo-Lanka joint