A large number of National Peoples’ Power (NPP) supporters and candidates who have submitted nominations to contest the LG polls staged a protest outside the Elections Commission in Rajagiriya urging the Elections Commission to intervene to hold th

State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon participated as the chief guest of the Indian Defence Export Promotion Seminar and Exhibition held at the Hotel Taj Samudra in Colombo yesterday.

Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the members of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura University near the Wijerama junction this afternoon. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Colombo Action Committee held a peaceful demonstration near the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court demanding the abolition of repressive laws and the release of Natasha and Bruno who are in custody. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

The New People’s Front today held a peaceful protest near the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, demanding that the law be enforced against religious conspirators who are destroying the country. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka held a reception to express its gratitude to the Naval officers of Sri Lanka and other countries in the region for the role they had played in rescuing the crew and also the others who had participated in salvaging th

Sri Lanka Customs today displayed a seized container carrying three hybrid cars, a large stock of cosmetics, illicit cigarettes and foreign liquor worth over Rs.350 million, which had been imported by a trader falsely declaring as motor spare parts.

The Midalana, Magura, Morapitiya, Peleda Galahitiya villages of the Palindanuwara Divisional Secretariat in the Kalutara district were flooded and several houses were affected due to the overflow of the Maguru Ganga. Areas along the Maguru Ganga, Udu

The staff of the Colombo East Base Hospital (CEBH) which has been selected as the best hospital for the diagnosis of COVID-19 was felicitated yesterday at a ceremony held in the hospital. The Director of the Hospital Dr. Priyantha Karunaratna and Chi

The ‘Sandahiru Seya Charity Trust’ recently donated a dialysis machine worth Rs 3.3 million to the Kidney Treatment Unit of the Anuradhapura General Hospital. The donation was made under a proposal by Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne.

The “ Poson Aloka Pooja” illumination of the Thanthirimale Rajamaha Vihara organized by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd was commissioned on the Poson full moon day on May 03.by Lakadeepa Chief Editor Siri Ranasingha , Anuradhapura District Secretary Janaka

The LGBTQ community of Sri Lanka paraded the streets of Colombo today and took part in a cultural ceremony to voice their rights and concerns, themed the ‘Freedom Pride Parade’. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The teachers and the Old Boys’ Union of Kotte Ananda Shastralaya organised a Dansala to mark Poson Poya. It was held at the school premises on Saturday. Pic Pradeep Dilrukshana

On the occasion of Poson Poya Day, a public conference organized by the South-South Research Initiative under the theme of ’’Buddhism as a Universal Solution to the World’’, was held at the Bandaranaike International Memorial Conference Hall

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda recently met former Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

At least 261 people have been killed and 1,000 are injured in a crash involving three trains in India’s eastern Odisha state.

People gathered at the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya were seen taking part in religious observances today on Poson Full Moon Poya day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Several dansals were conducted around the Colombo city to mark the Poson Poya Day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A dharma deshana (serman) was held by Venerable Aludeniye Subodhi Thera at UNP Headquarters Sirikotha today to mark Poson Poya. UNP Buddhist society members and Sirikotha staff participated in the sermon and other programs held to mark the event. Pic

The Buddhist Devotees pray at Gangarama Temple on June 3, 2023, Poson Full moon poya day. Poson Poya is an annual festival held by Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrating the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century. The most important festivals

Several religious programmes were organised for American soldiers at a Navy base in Virginia, USA recently with the participation of Ven. Rajakeeya Pandita Hingulwala Piyarathana Thero, consultant and religious section member of the US Department of

A ‘Wes Mangalaya ceremony’, organised by Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte was held at Eyamporuwa Temple in Madiwela recently under the patronage of Maj Gen Priyantha Weerasinghe. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Several environmental organizations backed by the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest outside the Ministry of Justice in Colombo today, demanding the government to file charges against the X-Press Pearl ship tragedy at a Sri Lankan Court ins

The IMF delegation visited the Lotus Tower, Colombo today. The Lotus Tower Management said it was a great pleasure for them to share their vision, ambition and upcoming projects with the visitors.

Today, long queues were observed at numerous fuel stations as a consequence of several stations refraining from placing orders in anticipation of a potential reduction in fuel prices. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The American Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (AAA SL) announced that it has secured a significant donation of 40 metric tons of rice from Bridgeforth Farms in Alabama, USA, which will benefit 4,000 households, providing support to disadvantaged urban

The Institution of Engineers’ Employees union went on a token strike in Colombo today with the primary objective of adjusting their basic wages to match the cost of living and against the arbitrary practices in internal governance. Pix by Pradeep P

Trade unions staged protests against labour law amendments, demanding the minister to protect jobs and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The ’Kithusara Group’ held a protest outside the British High Commission in Colombo today demanding justice from the UK government for genocide of up-country Tamils in Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Vesak festival organized for the 35th time jointly by the Sri Lankan Embassy officials in Kuwait and the Sri Lanka Cultural Association, held in a grand manner May 25 and 26 at the Embassy compound in Kuwait. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila