The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) today staged a protest in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC) against the huge government tax imposed on people and against the allegations levelled at Ruhuna University Deputy

The Medin Maha Perahera conducted by the Sri Devram Maha Viharaya in Pannipitiya paraded the streets on Saturday night. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The exhibition ’’Kedella Construction Expo 2023’’ organized by the Asia Exhibitions and Conventions (Pvt) Ltd was launched today and will be held until Sunday (29) from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference

A group of lawyers staged a protest in front of the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today urging the authorities not to interfere with the judiciary. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

With the aim of providing overseas market opportunities for Sri Lankan handicraft products, a ’’Crafting Ceylon’’ export-oriented design development Exhibition held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. Pix

Managing Director of Abans Group Behman Pestonjee and Yadea Sales Director Southeast Asia Division Alex opened the Yadea electric bike at their flagship showroom in Peliyagoda today. A truck was pulled by the Yadea electric bike to show its strength

The 71st death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake, the Father of the Nation, was commemorated at Independence Square today (22) under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The designer’s wedding show 2023 was held at Hilton Hotel in Colombo last night. The Celebrity Designer Wedding Show first took place in 2009 and continued annually until it was disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This year marks the first Celebrit

A mid-day meal was provided to children of the Jinananda Children’s Development Centre in Wellawatte today to mark the 71st death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake. His grandson, Rukman Senanayake and other family members were pre

Parents were seen protesting at the Fort Railways station against the protest conducted by the teachers’ union. The parents claimed that the education of their children was not continued due to the COVID pandemic and protests. Therefore, the parent

Lanka Teachers Union today held a protest campaign in front of the Colombo Fort railway station based on several issues including the dissolution of the Teachers’ Transfer Board. Pix by Nisal Baduge

State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, accompanied by the Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Sagala Rathnayake praised the services rendered by Sri Lanka Army troops during his maiden visit to the A

The Entrepreneurs Struggle Movement today held a protest in front of the Central Bank, demanding the government revise the new tax policy. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Several people are seen in the Maradana area of Colombo celebrating the IMF’s approval of a loan facility. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan stitched a 100-run opening partnership as Asia Lions chased down a target of 148 with 23 balls to spare. They beat the defending champions, World Giants even after Jacques Kallis scored a fluent 78 to power Worl

A group of foreign tourists who came to Sri Lanka were seen walking through Independence Square in Colombo. Sri Lanka is currently witnessing a steady inflow of tourist arrivals for the month of March, with the arrivals crossing the 50,000 mark. Pix

The 81th memorial of late UNP strongman Gamini Dissanayake was held today. A floral tribute to the Gamini Dissanayake Statue at Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7, was held by the family members and friends of the late parliamentarian. Pix Pradee

FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives - Vimlendra Sharan, USAID Mission Director for Sri Lanka - Gabriel Grau, United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka - Julie Chung, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, Secretary to the Ministry of Agr

The Indian community in Colombo celebrated the Holi festival at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. Indian High Commissioner Gopal Bagley was among those present. Pix by Easwaran Rutnam

New Zealand are on course for a clean sweep of their test series against Sri Lanka, with the tourists 113-2 following on, at stumps on day three of the second test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, still 303 runs in arrears.

Royal College emerged victorious over S. Thomas’ College by 181 runs to win the 144th Battle of the Blues and take home the Rt. Hon D.S. Senanayake Shield. Pix by Pradeed Dilrukshana

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and SJB MP Harsha De Silva were captured on film while in deep conversation at the Royal-Thomian big match yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

After three years of behind played behind closed doors, spectators young and old returned for the 144th Royal-Thomian encounter at the SSC ground. Seen here are some who attended the match today, along with some action photos. Pix by Pradeep Dilrucks

The Future Minds Higher Educational and Career Exhibition 2023 was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (19) and organized by the Junior Old Boys Association of Na

The Commando Regiment (CR) of the Army during a glittering ceremony welcomed their new 265 ‘Maroon Berets’ and 85 ‘Long Range Patrol’ (LRP) men of the latest well-trained batches during a ceremonial Passing-out Parade (PoP) at Kudaoya Command

The Federation of University Teachers Associations (FUTA) today held a protest in front of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts, demanding the government revise the new tax policy and stop brutality against university students by the poli

A large number of people who came to their workplaces in Colombo had to put in a lot of effort to get back home, as a number of trains were cancelled today due to the protest by the locomotive operators’ union. People are seen waiting for train at

The insurance workers’ union staged a protest in front of the insurance corporation, demanding government’s plan to sell the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation be withdrawn. Pix Nisal Baduge

Several trade unions shouted slogans holding placards during a protest organized by the National Trade Union Collective Centre (TUCC) in Borella. The unions placed several demands, including lowering cost of living, lowering taxes, and power tariffs.

Train commuters stranded today due to the ongoing multi-sectoral trade union action as limited number of trains were operational this morning. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe